Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over New Digital Tax Targeting U.S. Tech Giants

In June 2025, United States President Donald Trump stopped all trade talks with Canada. This happened because the Canadian government introduced a new digital tax that targets big American technology companies. These companies include Google, Amazon, Meta (Facebook), and many others.

President Trump reacted strongly to this move. He said the tax is unfair and directly attacks American companies. He also warned that the U.S. would respond by placing new tariffs on Canadian goods within a week. Trump shared this decision through his social media platform, calling Canada’s decision “hostile and unacceptable.”

Canada’s decision to retroactively tax American tech firms leads President Trump to suspend trade discussions, calling the move an unfair attack on U.S. businesses.

The Canadian digital tax is a 3% charge on money earned by big online companies from Canadian users. This includes earnings from online ads, streaming services, and e-commerce. What made it worse in the eyes of the U.S. is that the tax is retroactive—it applies to income going back to 2022. Canada says this tax is fair. According to Canadian officials, American companies make billions from Canadian customers but pay very little tax in return. The tax aims to make sure these companies contribute their fair share to the Canadian economy. The Canadian government also mentioned that this tax will stay in place until a global solution is found for taxing digital companies.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada is still open to talking with the U.S., but he defended the tax policy. He added that Canada will always take steps to protect its economy and ensure fairness for Canadian businesses and citizens.

President Trump, however, is not willing to negotiate under these conditions. He said that U.S. companies should not be punished just for being successful. He added that this kind of tax is part of a growing trend where other countries try to benefit from America’s innovation and technology. Trade experts say this could lead to serious problems between the two countries. The U.S. and Canada share one of the biggest trading partnerships in the world. If new tariffs are added, it could increase prices for both Canadian and American consumers. It could also harm businesses on both sides of the border. This situation is also part of a larger debate happening around the world. Many countries are trying to find ways to tax big digital companies fairly. Since these companies often operate across many countries, it’s difficult to make them pay tax in every country where they earn money. That’s why some governments, like Canada’s, are taking action on their own.

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This is not the first time President Trump has taken a strong position on trade. During his earlier presidency and now again in 2025, he has often used tariffs to pressure other countries. He believes this helps protect American workers and companies. His tough response to Canada’s digital tax follows the same strategy. Some business leaders in the U.S. support President Trump’s decision. They believe the digital tax is unfair and sets a bad example for other countries. But others worry that more trade fights could lead to higher costs and damage long-term business relationships.

As of now, Canada is going ahead with the tax, and the U.S. is preparing its response. The world is watching closely to see what happens next. Will both countries find a peaceful solution? Or will this turn into a bigger trade war? In the end, this issue is not just about money. It is also about how countries work together in the digital age. As more business moves online, new rules are needed to keep things fair. But if countries do not agree on those rules, conflicts like this one may become more common

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