Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister | CNN Politics

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Key False Claims by Trump

The article focuses on debunking several false claims made by President Trump regarding Canada. These claims were made in interviews and social media posts in the lead-up to a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

  • Military Spending: Trump falsely claimed Canada spends less on military than almost any other nation, and pays less to NATO. Fact checks reveal Canada is actually a significant NATO contributor and a comparatively high military spender globally.
  • Trade Deficit: Trump's assertion of a $200 billion trade deficit with Canada is inaccurate. Official statistics reveal a much smaller deficit.
  • Trade Reliance: The claim that Canada conducts 95% of its business with the US is greatly exaggerated; actual figures are significantly lower.

Additional False Claims

Beyond the main claims, the article lists other false statements Trump made about Canada in 2025, including:

  • Canada's defense spending as a percentage of GDP.
  • Canadians' views on becoming a US state.
  • Canada's tariff rates compared to other nations.
  • Canada's dairy tariffs and their changes under the Biden administration.
  • Exemptions from Canada's dairy tariffs.
  • The quantity of Canadian imports of US agricultural products.
  • Alleged prohibitions against US banks operating in Canada.
  • Claims of Canada being surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.

Each claim is thoroughly debunked with factual evidence and citations from reliable sources.

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