President slams Canadian dairy tariffs, halting US‑Canada discussions.
In a fiery interview on Fox News, President Trump accused Canada of imposing punitive dairy tariffs—up to “almost 400 percent”—and described the nation as “very nasty to deal with,” reigniting familiar trade tensions. He contends these barriers harm U.S. dairy farmers, sidelining trade talks until they’re dropped.
Trump framed the situation as a stark violation of the USMCA, asserting Canada’s high tariffs—245.5 percent on cheese, 298.5 percent on butter—are contrary to the spirit of the agreement. He stressed that although quotas grant some tariff-free access, Canada’s actions exceed agreed thresholds.
U.S. dairy groups note most exports currently fall well within tariff-free quotas, with U.S. sales 73 percent below maximum limits. Trump’s portrayal suggests Canada is flouting USMCA rules, though the agreement he signed officially set these tariffs.
Reacting swiftly, Trump halted all trade negotiations until Canada removes what he deems unjust taxes. He tied this stand to a broader context including Canada’s new 3 percent digital services tax on U.S. tech firms—a move he labeled an “attack.”
The breakdown underscores agriculture’s vulnerability to political jockeying. With Canada the top U.S. dairy partner, even modest tariff disputes can ripple into farmgate profits and export strategies. Trump’s stance signals potential volatility ahead for dairy trade flows.
The Daily Beast – “President Donald Trump bashes Canada in mad dairy rant on Fox News”
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