Canada retaliates against US with tariffs on 700+ products

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Canada retaliated against the US on Tuesday, imposing tariffs on approximately $20 billion CAD ($17 billion USD) worth of American products, escalating the trade war between the two nations. The new tariffs target over 700 everyday consumer goods, including seafood, cheese, clothing, cosmetics, and toilet paper, with rates up to 50%. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated Canada did not choose this conflict but must defend itself, following Washington's weekend imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after failed negotiations. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the US of seeking to destroy Canada's key industries, while President Trump threatened further tariffs and suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The tariffs take effect September 8th, with Canada also announcing a $7.5 billion CAD support package for affected workers and businesses.


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