Trump Escalates Trade Fight With Canada Over New Tariffs

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US President Donald Trump intensified the trade dispute with Canada on Monday, claiming Ottawa has "stripped" the US for years, as new tariffs took effect. The new tariffs, covering 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods, began Saturday after Friday negotiations failed. Canada plans retaliatory surtaxes on electronics, agricultural equipment, and appliances starting September 8. Canada remains a top US steel supplier despite a 31% drop in 2025 exports. Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed a dollar-for-dollar response, criticizing last-minute US demands.


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