US-Canada Trade Tensions and Tariff Disputes
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Donald Trump, Canadian Government
USA, Canada
August 2026
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Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have collapsed. President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods. Canada is planning counter-tariffs scheduled for September 8.
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