WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the neighboring countries spiral towards an escalating trade war. “On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50 percent,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The current U.S. tariff impacting Canadian autos stands at 25 percent for non-U.S. content, while imported steel to the United States generally faces a 50-percent duty. U.S. automakers did not immediately respond to queries on the matter. Trump’s latest threat comes after the North American neighbors failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent U.S. tariffs on select Canadian goods. The duties took effect on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has since announced retaliatory tariffs targeting the United States after walking away from what he called a “bad deal.” The new Canadian tariffs will target U.S. steel and dairy industries, while also covering sectors like agricultural equipment, pulp and paper,
