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Trump’s comments can be traced back to discussions reported by Fox News, highlighting a trade deficit between the two nations, which Trump estimated at over $100 billion. The remarks came amidst rising tensions surrounding trade tariffs, with Trump threatening a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods if the trade issues were not addressed. This dire warning prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to engage in discussions to mitigate the repercussions of such tariffs.