{"id":2648958,"date":"2026-08-24T15:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-we-dont-need-canada-sets-deadline-for-big-economic-changes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:08:07","slug":"trump-says-we-dont-need-canada-sets-deadline-for-big-economic-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-we-dont-need-canada-sets-deadline-for-big-economic-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says &#8216;We Don&#8217;t Need Canada,&#8217; Sets Deadline for Big Economic Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-says-we-dont-need-canada-sets-deadline-for-big-economic-changes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2648958&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump criticized Canada on social media, accusing it of profiting unfairly from trade deals with the U.S. and causing a large trade deficit.He announced plans to increase tariffs on Canadian goods,including cars,trucks,automotive parts,and steel,starting January 2027,with a proposed 50% tariff rate. Trump emphasized that the U.S. would no longer give Canada special treatment, highlighting that Canada does most of its business with the U.S. and suggesting that Canada needs the U.S. more than vice versa. <\/p>\n<p>He also mentioned a temporary delay of the tariffs amid discussions of a trade deal that could involve resurrecting the Keystone XL pipeline, which had been halted in previous administrations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by asserting that the country is &#8220;at war&#8221; with the U.S. over trade issues and vowed to respond to what he called an attack. This exchange follows failed negotiations and increasing tensions over trade policies. Trump\u2019s tariff strategy appears designed to leverage further negotiations, with the aim of securing more favorable terms or agreements.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump targeted Canada on social media Monday, accusing America\u2019s neighbor of profiting from unfair trade deals before promising punitive tariffs to help even things out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCanada has been ripping off the United States of America for years,\u201d Trump wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117150758113256193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>. \u201cTheir ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products has made life impossible for these great American Patriots, and has long created a 60 Billion Dollar Deficit between our two Countries. Not sustainable, and NOT ANYMORE!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The commander in chief announced a massive tariff hike to encourage manufacturing in the United States, adding that Canada will no longer receive special treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%,\u201d he declared. \u201cBuild in the U.S. and there are ZERO TARIFFS. Canada will be treated like a State no longer! On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON\u2019T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S., with us, the exact opposite!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The New York Post <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/22\/us-news\/trumps-50-tariffs-on-canada-take-effect-after-last-minute-talks-collapses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that the tariffs will cover $20 billion in Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, cement, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s comments come just days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his nation is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/Vrc_aDDPOPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at war<\/a>\u201d with the U.S. following the failed negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re at war when you get attacked. We got attacked,\u201d Carney <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/23\/us-news\/canadian-pm-mark-carney-says-country-at-war-with-president-trump-on-trade-we-got-attacked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told reporters<\/a> on Saturday. \u201cThat\u2019s fine. We\u2019ve got the reserves. We\u2019ve got the resilience. We\u2019ve got the plan. We\u2019ve got the focus. We will respond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carney added, \u201cAmerica is trying to break us so they can own us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump initially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alert-trump-resurrects-keystone-xl-pipeline-cryptic-truth-social-post-moments-announcing-trade-deal-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> last week that the two sides had reached an agreement, adding that the Keystone XL pipeline could be resurrected as a result.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three-day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!\u201d he wrote on . \u201cThe great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pipeline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alert-trump-resurrects-keystone-xl-pipeline-cryptic-truth-social-post-moments-announcing-trade-deal-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project<\/a>, which was proposed back in 2008, has been in limbo after Democratic President Barack Obama shelved it in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made efforts to revive the pipeline during his first term, but four years later, the Biden administration revoked permits and halted it altogether.<\/p>\n<p>By delaying Canada\u2019s tariffs to 2027, Trump has left the door open for further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tariff-threats-working-trump-announces-huge-manufacturing-move-mexico-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negotiation<\/a>, as he\u2019s done with many other countries throughout his second term.<\/p>\n<p>This strategy has helped his administration secure several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/took-9-people-media-matters-write-trump-tariff-hit-piece-aged-like-milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-profile trade<\/a> and manufacturing deals in the process, but as of now, the two sides remain in opposition with no clear end in sight.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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He stated, \u201cCanada has been ripping off the United States of America for years,\u201d highlighting high tariffs on American farmers and products, which he said have created a $60 billion trade deficit. Trump announced plans for significant tariff increases starting January 1, 2027, including a 50% duty on all cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel. He emphasized that goods built in the U.S. would face no tariffs and declared that Canada would no longer receive special treatment. The president also criticized Canada&#8217;s global standing and economic practices, asserting that Canada relies heavily on U.S. business-doing 95% of its trade with America-while America does less than half with Canada. The tariffs will impact around $20 billion worth of Canadian exports such as wine, hockey equipment, cement, among others.<\/p>\n<p>These remarks followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s recent statement describing their relationship as \u201cat war\u201d after failed negotiations with the U.S., where he accused America of attacking Canada and vowed resilience in response. Earlier last week, Trump claimed an agreement had been reached with Canada that could revive the Keystone XL pipeline-a project halted by previous administrations-though delays remain possible as negotiations continue.<\/p>\n<p>By postponing tariff hikes until 2027 for now, Trump keeps open the possibility for future talks while pursuing other trade deals during his term. Despite some progress in negotiations elsewhere, tensions between the two nations persist without a clear resolution at this time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2648959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Canada.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3957,9168,3634],"class_list":["post-2648958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-canada","tag-economy","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Canada.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2648958"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2648961,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2648958\/revisions\/2648961"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2648959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2648958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2648958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2648958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}