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U.S. Tariffs on Canada Spark Debate | Toronto News
The U.S. is escalating its trade war with Canada by slapping a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian exports—including plywood and milk—as part of a broader strategy to slash the national trade deficit, which the U.S. Trade Representative calls a “national emergency.” While Greer insists the policy won’t change and aims to protect American workers and industry, Democratic senators push back, accusing the administration of favoring China. Greer counters that only a small fraction of Canadian goods face higher tariffs than Chinese imports. He also downplays fears of Canadian retaliation…
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