BREAKING: Trump says Canada tariffs rise to 50% in 2027

President Donald Trump has announced a sharp tariff escalation on Canada in a social media post circulated Wednesday. "On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%," Trump wrote. He added: "Build in the U.S. and there are ZERO TARIFFS." In the same post, Trump said Canada "will be treated like a State no longer" and described the country as "among the worst Nations in the World to deal with," writing that Canadians "feel entitled" and that "WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" The post did not specify whether the measure would be implemented by executive order or under existing trade authorities, and gave no detail on exemptions. There was no immediate response from the Canadian government. BreakFirst has not independently verified any formal proclamation accompanying the announcement.