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Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates | Edmonton News
Canada and the U.S. are locked in a high-stakes trade showdown as August 19th deadline looms, with Trump threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods—on top of existing ones. Canada’s Trade Minister is in Washington pushing for a deal that could ease tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and autos, while also addressing U.S. demands for access to critical minerals and energy deals. Tensions rise as both sides jockey for leverage: Canada wants to renew CUSMA before 2036, but the U.S. resists, citing Canadian retaliation over alcohol bans and unfair treatment of U.S. dairy and vehicles. Politically…
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