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.

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."

President Donald Trump ceased trade talks with Canada and will soon announce a new tariff rate the country will have to pay, he said in a Truth Social post on Friday.