Ankara: US President Donald Trump warned Canada early Thursday that a trade deal would be "very hard" after Ottawa announced its backing for Palestinian statehood: US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Canada, stating that securing a trade deal would become "very hard" following Canada's recent decision to support Palestinian statehood.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump took to Truth Social to express his dissatisfaction, writing, "Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh' Canada!!!" This statement highlights potential tensions between the two countries amidst ongoing trade discussions.

The remarks from Trump came shortly after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that Canada plans to officially recognize Palestine as a state. This announcement was made during a press conference in Ottawa, following a virtual Cabinet meeting chaired by Carney. He stated that Canada's recognition would be formalized at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025, citing the "intolerable" humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as a driving factor behind the decision.