Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap punitive tariffs on Ottawa.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Carney said that the country respects its obligations under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, known as CUSMA in Canada and the USMCA in the U.S., and will not pursue a free trade agreement without notifying the other two parties.

Carney's remarks come after Trump threatened to put a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa "makes a deal" with Beijing.