United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada following its announcement to recognize a Palestinian state, directly linking the move to ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. In a series of posts on social media, Trump suggested that Canada's decision would complicate efforts to reach a trade agreement, marking a notable shift from his previous stance toward other countries making similar announcements. While Trump had previously disagreed with the United Kingdom and France over their recognition of Palestine, he had not threatened consequences. This latest statement signals a willingness to use trade as leverage in response to foreign policy decisions by allied nations.