Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Cars, Trucks and Parts

President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel from Canada would rise to 50 percent beginning January 1, 2027, intensifying the trade confrontation between the two neighbours.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Canada would “be treated like a State no longer” and claimed the country was among “the worst Nations in the World to deal with.” He added: “WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!”

The threat follows the collapse of trade talks on Friday and the imposition on Saturday of 50 percent tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports. Canada has announced matching retaliatory tariffs scheduled to begin September 8.

Auto industry executives privately expressed scepticism, noting previous large tariff announcements that did not fully materialise and warning of severe disruption to integrated North American supply chains.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded sharply, saying Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over the policies and warning that Canada could cut electricity and critical mineral supplies if the dispute worsens.

The escalating measures risk significant economic damage on both sides of the border, given the deep integration of the automotive and manufacturing sectors.