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Canada Faces U.S. Tariff Threat | Calgary News
The U.S. is threatening a 50% tariff on Canadian goods over trade disputes in dairy and alcohol, prompting urgent talks between Prime Minister Carney and President Trump before August 19th. While U.S. trade reps aim for temporary deals with Canada and Mexico by end of 2026, bigger CUSMA rule changes loom for 2027. Canada is pushing for immediate tariff removal on steel, aluminum, and autos—and may retaliate if tariffs stand. Premiers are scrambling, with some calling for unity, others eyeing energy and mineral export holds, but Canada’s decentralized nature threatens cohesion. Trade experts…
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