US President Trump posts "Canada has taken advantage of the United States on Trade for many years. They are among the worst in the World to deal with, especially as it relates to our Northern Border"

This statement from President Trump reflects escalating tensions regarding trade relations between the U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 Feb 2026, 23:39 UTCOn the live feed at 23:19 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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US President Trump posts "Canada has taken advantage of the United States on Trade for many years. They are among the worst in the World to deal with, especially as it relates to our Northern Border"

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US President Trump posts "Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!"

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US House majority backs resolution to eliminate Trump's tariffs on Canada

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Full post: "Canada has taken advantage of the United States on Trade for many years. They are among the worst in the World to deal with, especially as it relates to our Northern Border. TARIFFS make a WIN for us, EASY. Republicans must keep it that way! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"

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and Canada, potentially signalling a toughening stance that could lead to renewed tariffs. Such rhetoric may impact market sentiment, particularly in commodities and currencies linked to North American trade; watch for volatility in the CAD and associated assets as investors assess potential policy implications.

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