This isn’t just political noise. It’s a hard-power trade warning, and China is the real target.
The fear from Trump’s camp is simple:
If Canada deepens trade ties with Beijing, Chinese goods could quietly enter the U.S. via Canada, dodging U.S. tariffs. In that scenario, Canada becomes a backdoor for China, blowing up America’s trade defenses.
📊 Why this is dangerous for Canada
75–76% of Canadian exports go to the U.S.
That’s $450B+ per year
A 100% tariff would instantly price Canadian goods out of the U.S. market
⚠️ History already warned us: During 2018–2019, U.S. tariffs of just 10–25% caused:
Canadian steel exports ↓ 41%
Aluminum exports ↓ 19%
$16.6B CAD in disrupted trade
Thousands of jobs lost
Now imagine that impact at 100%.
🚗⚡ Industries at risk
Autos
Energy
Steel & Aluminum
Manufacturing supply chains
🇨🇦 Canada’s strategy to diversify toward China (agriculture, EVs, batteries) makes economic sense, but politically it’s explosive — especially with U.S. elections and rising protectionism.
❓ Big Question Is Canada about to get caught in the crossfire of the U.S.–China trade war?
🌍 Market Impact This standoff could trigger global market volatility, hit commodities, disrupt FX — and push investors toward safe havens like BTC faster than expected.
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