# US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens higher vehicle tariffs

https://mins.news/en/item/31275

- BBC News, 2026-08-25 02:51 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93vpd60654o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Donald Trump has threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts from 25% to 50% on 1 January. Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to destroy Canada's auto industry and said Canada would resume talks only if Washington came with the “right attitude”.

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