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U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canada's Trade | Edmonton News
The U.S. is slapping a 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, set to hit August 19 — sparking a furious response from Prime Minister Carney, who vows to fight back “whatever it takes.” The U.S. cites outdated Canadian dairy quotas and alcohol bans as justification, invoking a 1930s trade law. While potash and energy are spared, the real tension centers on Canada’s long-standing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum and steel — which Carney insists must be fully resolved, not just partially addressed. Talks with the U.S. president are ramping up, and Carney plans to consult provincial leaders in…
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