Bangladesh, June 29 -- In a sharp escalation of trade tensions between two of North Americas closest allies, US President Donald Trump announced on June 27 that the United States is terminating all ongoing trade negotiations with Canada. The decision follows Canadas implementation of a digital services tax that Trump labeled a “direct and blatant attack on our country,” targeting American technology giants like Amazon, Google, and Apple.

This dramatic move marks a new low in the bilateral relationship, with Trump accusing Canada of economic hostility and pledging retaliatory tariffs within a week. The Canadian government, while expressing disappointment, has vowed to stand firm and continue negotiations “in the best int...