Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to support domestic industries amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. The appeal follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs if Canada deepens economic ties with China.

Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if it went ahead with its trade deal with China.

Trump said, ‘if Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods into the United States, he is sorely mistaken.’

(AP) - United States President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with its China trade deal. It intensifies a feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney, a...

It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.

Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.

Trump launched a sharp warning to Canada and PM Mark Carney over plans to make the country a 'Drop Off Port' for Chinese imports into the United States, saying they are 'sorely mistaken.'

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it becomes a "drop off port" for China, warning the deal would destroy Canadian businesses and way of life.