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U.S. and Canada Trade War Escalates | Durham News
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada are at a boiling point, fueled by Trump-era tariffs and wild threats—including the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. After U.S. tariffs hit Canadian goods with a 50% levy on $20 billion in imports, Ottawa retaliated immediately, sparking a dangerous cycle of tit-for-tat trade penalties. Canadians are furious, while Washington’s unpredictable policies force Ottawa into a high-wire act to shield its economy. Legal battles have erupted too, with courts ruling the president overstepped his authority—though that decision was paused. Meanwhile, auto…
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