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What to know about Trump's Canada tariffs and the escalating trade war

France 24·August 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM+1

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Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks.

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