Trump’s decision is the latest blow to an already strained relationship between the bordering nations. Trump has said the U.S. should annex Canada to improve trade relations and security. Recently elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has staked his political reputation on pushing back. He has said Canada isn’t for sale.

President Donald Trump said he was ending all trade discussions with Canada in retaliation for the country’s digital services tax and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate within the next week.

The president posted on Truth Social that Canada had planned to put a tax on U.S. technology companies, calling the move "a blatant attack."