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Canada Targets U.S. Metals, Foods, Motorcycles in Retaliatory Tariff Package
- On Tuesday, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports, effective September 8, matching U.S. duties "dollar for dollar, rate for rate."
- After trade talks collapsed, President Donald Trump enacted 50% duties on $28 billion of Canadian goods over the weekend, prompting the government to retaliate; Champagne called the U.S. terms "uneconomic, unfair, and ultimately unacceptable."
- Champagne also unveiled a $7.5 billion aid package for Canadian workers and businesses, while Canada's retaliatory tariffs target U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, and farm equipment with matching levies.
- Trump threatened to increase tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel to 50% on January 1, 2027, while accusing Ottawa of "ripping off the United States of America for years."
- An Angus Reid poll found 76% of Canadians support ending negotiations, yet business leaders like President Liz Kovach warned the dispute threatens home construction due to reliance on Canadian lumber imports.
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Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods as trade war intensifies
Under Canada's planned response, US steel and aluminum products previously subject to a 25% duty will soon face 50% tariffs. Goods facing 25% tariffs will include appliances, dairy products like cheese, as well as certain steel and aluminum derivative products.
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A tariff conflict is currently raging between the two nations. From 8 September, the counter-tariff duties on US imports will apply.
·Vienna, Austria
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In the tariff conflict with the US, Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from the neighbouring country.
·Vienna, Austria
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Total News Sources60
Leaning Left19Leaning Right17Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 25%
R 35%
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