Canada's trade minister pushed back against US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, calling them political "posturing" as Canada, the United States, and Mexico prepare to review their shared trade agreement later this year.

The comments come after Trump warned over the weekend that he could place a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada moved forward with a trade deal with China.

Canadian leaders say that threat should be seen as part of tough talk ahead of negotiations, not a sign of immediate action.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Trump's statements need to be viewed in context.

"The president is a strong negotiator, and some of these comments and positioning should be viewed in the broader........

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