Canada hits back at US tariffs as Xi mulls India visit

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Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods starting September 8 after trade talks collapsed, following Trump's threat to raise auto tariffs to 50 per cent, deepening bilateral tensions. The move responds to escalating trade friction, with Canada targeting US products in kind. Trump's proposed increase on cars, trucks, and auto parts prompted the retaliation, according to the Associated Press. The dispute marks a significant deterioration in US-Canada relations, with both sides imposing measures that could disrupt cross-border trade and manufacturing.


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