Donald Trump stated that Canada's decision to recognize a Palestinian state puts the US-Canada trade deal at risk.
On Wednesday, Canada announced the move, following similar announcements from the UK and France.
Trump replied with: "Wow!... This will make it really difficult for us to reach a Trade Deal with them. Oh, Canada!!!"
The president has established a deadline of August 1st for countries to finalize a trade agreement with the US, or they will encounter increased tariffs.
Canada, the UK, and France have decided to recognize a Palestinian state amid an escalating hunger crisis in Gaza.
Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, is in Israel today. According to Israeli media reports, he might also visit aid sites in Gaza.
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