Trump Slams Canada's Palestinian Recognition Amid Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump has warned that Canada's decision to recognize a Palestinian state may jeopardize the potential for a trade agreement between the United States and Canada. Trump's remark was shared on his social media platform, where he frequently discusses his trade war strategies and diplomatic relations.

This development marks a notable shift in Trump's approach to leverage trade negotiations for unrelated geopolitical issues. Canada's recognition follows similar moves by other major US allies, such as the United Kingdom and France, who have each had varying degrees of response from the American president.

The conflict over Palestinian statehood adds another layer to Trump's already complex trade war agenda, which has included threats to impose tariffs on countries like Brazil and Canada's ongoing negotiations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

(With inputs from agencies.)