Trump accuses Canada of unfair trade practices and urges relocation of Canadian firms
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President Donald Trump used social media to claim Canada has long exploited the United States in trade, praised recent tariffs as beneficial to the auto sector, and called for Canadian companies operating in the U.S. to move their facilities south of the border.
President Donald Trump posted on his social-media platform on Sunday, asserting that recent tariffs have bolstered the U.S. automobile industry and prevented plant closures. He cited Ford’s Detroit facility, saying it is now operating continuously and is among the most profitable car plants worldwide, and claimed similar benefits for General Motors and other manufacturers.
Turning to trade with Canada, Trump described the neighboring country as a major trade offender, stating, "I don’t want Canadian cars, I don’t want Canadian parts, I don’t want Canadian anything. They’ve been ripping us off for decades, and it’s going to stop." He added that Canada should no longer receive special treatment and urged Canadian firms doing business in the United States to relocate their operations to the United States immediately, noting that they would face no tariffs if they moved.
The remarks come as the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods on Aug. 22 after trade negotiations failed, prompting Canada to announce reciprocal tariffs on a similar value of U.S. imports set to begin on Sept. 8. The White House, the Canadian prime minister’s office, and representatives of Ford and General Motors did not respond to requests for comment.