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Trump Slams Canada with 50% Tariffs | Providence News
Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel—set for January 1, 2027—are a major escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions, fueled by claims of a $60 billion trade deficit and retaliatory Canadian tariffs on American farmers. With talks already broken down, the U.S. is demanding domestic manufacturing to avoid penalties and signaling Canada is no longer a trusted partner. Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting September 8, targeting U.S. steel, dairy, and more. While officials downplay immediate economic fallout, the move aims to pressure Canada into opening its…
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