President Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian imports using Depression-era law
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Donald Trump, Canadian Government
USA, Canada
August 2026
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President Trump invoked a 96-year-old law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. The move has triggered retaliatory measures from Ottawa, straining bilateral relations. Legal experts are questioning the validity of using this outdated statute over modern trade laws.
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