President Donald Trump addresses the crowd as he departs a campaign rally for Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Canadian autos, steel to 50% in January
Aug 24, 2026 | 2:00 AM
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OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will hike tariffs on all vehicles, auto parts and steel from Canada to 50 per cent on Jan. 1.
The assertion came as 50 per cent tariffs took effect on a host of other Canadian goods on Saturday after trade talks between Canada and the United States broke down.
In a post on Truth Social today, Trump lashed out at Canada, accusing the country — without presenting evidence — as being “among the worst nations in the world to deal with.”
Trump says Canada is “entitled” and repeated his assertion that his country doesn’t need Canada, whereas Canada needs the United States.
