US President Donald Trump stated that Canada is trying to take advantage of the benefits provided by the status of a US state without actually becoming a part of the United States. Trump also criticized Canada's trade policy, noting that the country has imposed high tariffs on American farmers for years. “That will no longer be the case,” the US president declared.
The statement followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to halt negotiations on a trade agreement with Washington after the introduction of new tariffs by the US. Carney also stated that Canada is prepared to respond to US tariffs with equivalent measures to protect the interests of the country's workers and businesses.
