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Trump’s surprise 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like beer and hockey sticks—triggered by a century-old law—could spike prices ahead of the election and reignite trade tensions, even as the U.S. and Canada negotiate a new deal. The move, targeting Canadian retaliation over fentanyl and U.S. exports, taps into Trump’s long-standing feud with Ottawa, including his joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. But experts warn the obscure Section 338 could be legally shaky, with questions about its compliance with modern trade laws and whether the required investigation was even conducted—potentially…
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