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US and Canada clash over trade tariffs
The US imposed a 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian imports, leading to reciprocal retaliatory measures from the Canadian government. The breakdown in trade talks has escalated tensions between the two nations.
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Al Jazeera
Canadian Prime Minister vows retaliatory tariffs "dollar for dollar" following failure to secure a US trade agreement.
2026-08-22 04:02 UTC
BBC News
New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.
2026-08-22 04:13 UTC