U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff on Canadian imports, alongside plans to declare a national emergency on electricity in some parts of the United States.
Trump stated that he has directed the Secretary of Commerce to impose an additional 25% tariff, bringing the total to 50%, on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada.
The move follows Ontario’s decision to place a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States.
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump confirmed that the new tariffs would take effect on March 12.
Additionally, he demanded that Canada immediately remove its tariffs of 250% to 390% on various U.S. dairy products, calling them "outrageous".
He warned that if Canada does not drop its longstanding tariffs on American goods, he would increase tariffs on Canadian automobiles on April 2, a move he claimed could effectively shut down Canada’s auto manufacturing industry.
Trump further argued that Canada relies heavily on the U.S. for military protection, asserting that America is "subsidizing Canada by over $200 billion annually".
In a bold statement, he suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, which he claimed would eliminate tariffs, lower taxes for Canadians, enhance security, and strengthen both nations.
He concluded by stating that the U.S.-Canada border would no longer be an issue, and the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” would still be recognized—but as part of a "great and powerful state within the United States.”
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