U.S. President Trump expresses difficulty in reaching trade agreement with Canada due to their position on Palestine issue
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada will recognize Palestine as a state, a decision that has raised concerns for former U.S. President Donald Trump.
During a virtual Cabinet meeting, Carney stated that the recognition was in response to the "intolerable" humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The announcement was made amid a strained trade relationship between the United States and Canada, with the U.S. imposing increased tariffs on Canadian exports not covered under existing agreements.
Trump's concerns were expressed in a post on Truth Social, where he referred to the situation as "very hard" for a trade deal with Canada. The post also indicated that Canada's decision might make a trade deal difficult.
The post further highlighted Trump's disapproval of Canada's backing for Palestinian statehood, which was mentioned in his post. However, there are no statements or evidence found linking the increased tariffs or trade relations directly to Canada's recognition of Palestine.
The recognition of Palestine as a state by Canada is scheduled for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The announcement was made during a news conference in Ottawa.
The news of Canada's decision has sparked reactions globally, with some praising the move for its humanitarian implications, while others, like Trump, have expressed concerns about its potential impact on trade relations.
[1] CBC News [2] Reuters
[1] The debate on Canada's decision to recognize Palestine as a state is gaining traction in global politics, with discussions surrounding its humanitarian implications and potential impact on international trade relations.
[2] The recognition of Palestine by Canada amidst strained US-Canada trade relations has led to mixed reactions in the general news, with some praising it for its humanitarian efforts and others expressing concerns about the political fallout.
