Trump defends tariffs on Canada as response to treatment of U.S. farmers

Reporters asked whether recent U.S. tariff moves targeting Canada were linked to wildfire damage or broader trade disputes. President Trump said tariffs were a response to how Canada had "treated our farmers" and framed the measures as separate from wildfire-related concerns.

He characterized Canadian leadership as having been "very, very tough" on the United States over decades and said the U.S. was "looking at" related issues separately. The administration did not announce specific new tariff rates or provide a formal schedule during the event.

The president also reiterated that trade decisions are reciprocal and framed tariffs as a tool to address perceived long-term unfairness affecting American producers. Reporters asked follow-up questions on timing and specific remedies; those details were "not specified" during the press session.