The escalation drew Canadian retaliation and renewed concern over the USMCA trade framework.
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- 150% tariffs
- 2$20 billion goods
- 3US-Canada
- 4USMCA
26 August 2026International Trade
US-Canada tensions rise with 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods
US tariffs at a 50% rate took effect on about $20 billion of Canadian goods.
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The escalation drew Canadian retaliation and renewed concern over the USMCA trade framework.
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