Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel

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US President Donald Trump announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and steel, effective January 2027, escalating the trade dispute. The move follows recent 50% duties already applied to other Canadian goods. The announcement came Monday, two days after the latest tariffs took effect, despite negotiations last week aimed at preventing escalation. Trump reiterated that "Canada has been ripping off the United States for years." Canadian leaders have rallied around Prime Minister Mark Carney, with some suggesting targeted retaliatory tariffs on specific US states. The US currently charges 25% on some vehicles and 50% on steel products, with the new measures expanding coverage across the steel market.


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