Trump Warns Canada’s Palestinian Recognition Risks Trade Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Canada’s decision to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that it will make it very difficult for the U.S. to negotiate a trade deal with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and conditional democratic reforms including elections without Hamas participation. This move places Canada alongside other Western countries like the UK and France that have recently shifted their stance on Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The announcement exacerbates existing tensions between Washington and Ottawa, which are already strained due to tariffs and stalled trade negotiations under the USMCA framework. Trump has previously threatened to impose significant tariffs on Canadian imports, and his latest comments signal that Canada's foreign policy decisions could become a major sticking point in resolving trade issues. Negotiations remain ongoing but face increasing uncertainty as both sides approach critical deadlines.