Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump said he will increase U.S. tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% starting January 1 next year. He made the threat in a social post after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend, adding that building in the U.S. would mean “ZERO TARIFFS.”
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump threatened to raise U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% starting January 1 next year.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The threat followed trade talks with Canada collapsing over the weekend.
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