President Trump has sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening to impose a 35% tariff, up from the initial 25%, in an attempt to pressure Canada to address fentanyl smuggling.
Canada, being America's second largest trading partner, has faced retaliatory tariffs from the US amid disagreements on trade policies and barriers.
Carney, distancing Canada from the US, emphasizes finding reliable economic partners like the European Union and the United Kingdom.
The implications of the increased tariffs on Canada's trade agreements like the USMCA negotiated by Trump remain unclear.