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Canada Hits Back With Tariffs | Topeka News
Canada’s lobster import tax exemption for Maine is a win for U.S. fishermen—but it’s sparking a tit-for-tat trade war, with Canada slapping 50% retaliatory tariffs on American goods like cars, steel, and booze starting September 8th. While businesses, not governments, pay these costs, economists warn the escalating feud could hike consumer prices and hurt investment. Trade talks are deadlocked, fueling political firestorms—especially in swing states like Michigan—and analysts predict Americans may spend an extra $1,100 annually. Though the tariffs affect only a small slice of U.S.-Canada…
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