Trump raises tariff threat on Canadian steel and autos to 50%

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President Donald Trump threatened Monday to raise tariffs to 50% on Canadian steel and automobiles, escalating a trade war after negotiations collapsed. The new tariffs would take effect January 1, 2027, according to Trump's social media post. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney broke off talks Friday, accusing Washington of demanding too much and offering too little, including threats against French language protections. New US tariffs on 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods took effect Saturday, with Canada announcing retaliatory duties starting September 8. Trump claimed Canada has exploited the US for years, while polls show 76% of Canadians support ending negotiations. Canada exports about 70% of its goods to the US, making it economically dependent on its neighbor.


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