CNN's Kate Bolduan brought in fact-checker Daniel Dale to examine President Trump's statements regarding Canada's tariffs and military spending ahead of a significant meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Dale clarified that Canada is not among the highest-tariffing nations, ranking 102nd out of 137, and has lower tariffs than the U.S. He debunked Trump's claims about high dairy tariffs by explaining that most U.S. agricultural exports are tariff-free, and he also provided context on Canada's military spending in relation to NATO commitments.
Canada has a low tariff rate, ranking 102nd out of 137 countries, and has lower average tariffs than the United States according to World Bank data.
Trump's claim about Canadian agricultural tariffs overlooks important details about tariff-free export limits from the U.S., which the U.S. isn't close to exceeding.
Most U.S. agricultural exports to Canada face no tariffs. Though dairy tariffs exist, they apply only after specific negotiated limits which are not currently close to being met.
While Trump criticized Canada's military spending, the reality is that Canada maintains defense commitments and spends strategically, despite his claims of spending less than most nations.
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