Trump, who has imposed 25% tariffs on almost all products imported from Canada, has repeatedly said this year that the US has a “$200 billion” trade deficit with Canada – sometimes making the claim explicitly and sometimes using vaguer language about a supposed $200 billion subsidy or loss to Canada.

China has warned that it’s ready to fight “any type” of war amid President Donald Trump’s increasing trade tariffs on the country. Earlier this week, Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on China on top of a 10% increase he had already imposed in February.

Intimidation does not scare us. Bullying does not work on us,’ Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.