Canada Commits to USMCA, Will Not Seek China Trade Deal Amid U.S. Tariff Threat

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Sunday, January 25, 2026, that Canada respects its commitments under the USMCA trade pact not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies, directly responding to a U.S. threat of 100% tariffs. Carney affirmed Canada has no intention of striking such a deal with China. The comments address U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that the U.S. would impose the tariffs if Canada made a trade deal with China. Carney described recent engagements with China, its third-largest trading partner, as rectifying issues from recent years and securing "additional protection" for sectors like EVs and agriculture.