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U.S. Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canada | Global News
- Published
- August 22, 2026
- Duration
- 1:56
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- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2026
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The U.S. just hit Canada with a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of goods—from hockey sticks to wine to makeup—using a Depression-era law that lets the president act without investigation or time limit. Canada’s retaliating dollar-for-dollar, targeting U.S. steel and dairy, calling it an “attack.” Experts warn businesses will absorb costs, pushing up price…
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The U.S. just hit Canada with a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of goods—from hockey sticks to wine to makeup—using a Depression-era law that lets the president act without investigation or time limit. Canada’s retaliating dollar-for-dollar, targeting U.S. steel and dairy, calling it an “attack.” Experts warn businesses will absorb costs, pushing up prices for consumers, while the escalating trade war threatens economic stability and political fallout as living costs soar. Listen in comfort:Get
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