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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Amid Trade Dispute

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs, some as high as 50%, on US goods worth US$20 billion, including steel and dairy products, in response to escalating trade measures from the United States. This move intensifies the trade dispute, with Canada framing it as a defense of its sovereignty.

25 Aug, 21:00 — 26 Aug, 05:47
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APVery High8h ago

The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will - AP News

The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will  AP News

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bloombergHigh13h ago

Canada Doubles Tariffs on US Steel Products up to 50% | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/25/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada should answer US tariffs “tariff for tariff and dollar for dollar,” but urges President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney to reach a fair agreement. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says tariff threats should be used to open markets, lower trade barriers and expand trade—not to keep tariffs high indefinitely. Michael Faulkender, Former Deputy Secre...

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wapoMostly Factual14h ago

The U.S. and Canada are in a trade war. China aims to win it.

Beijing, seeking an advantage, casts itself as a global champion of free trade.

By Joshua Yang

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty

In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US president Good morning. When the Guardian asked Canadian readers whether they planned to boycott US products after dramatic escalations in the ongoing DC/Ottawa trade war, we received more than 2,000 responses within 12 hours. This inundation is perhaps evidence of the existential crisis many Canadians feel they now face, something often lost in the granular reporti...

By Libby Brooks

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times-ukMostly Factual13h ago

Trump admits adding 11th-hour demands to collapsed Canada deal - The Times

Trump admits adding 11th-hour demands to collapsed Canada deal  The Times

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globe-and-mailHigh11h ago

Eby says Canadian retaliation to U.S. trade war should include non-tariff measures

B.C. Premier suggested walking away from buying American fighter jets, hampering shipping of Montana’s thermal coal

By Mike Hager

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japan-timesMostly Factual14h ago

Carney matches Trump tariffs with 50% tax on U.S. dairy, steel

The retaliatory levies will affect $20 billion worth of annual U.S. exports to Canada.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual13h ago

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion as trade war intensifies

The counter-tariffs take effect from Sep 8 and will impose duties ranging from 15 per cent to 50 per cent across 700 US products.

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punch-ngMostly Factual10h ago

Canada hits US goods with retaliatory tariffs

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% on 700 American products, escalating its trade confrontation with the US. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-hits-us-goods-with-retaliatory-tariffs/

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myjoyonlineMixed13h ago

Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

Canada has announced counter-tariffs as high as 50% on a range of US goods in retaliation to the latest wave of levies on Canadian imports imposed by President Donald Trump last weekend.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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qatar-tribuneMixed15h ago

Canada hits back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates - Qatar Tribune

Canada hits back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates  Qatar Tribune

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Coverage Timeline

First report: la-repubblica · 25 Aug, 15:50Full coverage: 16 · 14hWindow: 14h
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la-repubblica25 Aug, 15:50First to report

Il Canada risponde a Trump: dazi fino al 50% su 700 prodotti. Contromisure da 20 miliardi

4h later
CNN25 Aug, 20:11

What to know about the Canada trade war - CNN

qatar-tribune25 Aug, 21:00

Canada hits back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates - Qatar Tribune

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japan-times25 Aug, 22:18

Carney matches Trump tariffs with 50% tax on U.S. dairy, steel

wapo25 Aug, 22:22

The U.S. and Canada are in a trade war. China aims to win it.

myjoyonline25 Aug, 23:14

Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

bloomberg25 Aug, 23:18

Canada Doubles Tariffs on US Steel Products up to 50% | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/25/2026

channel-news-asia25 Aug, 23:21

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion as trade war intensifies

times-uk25 Aug, 23:53

Trump admits adding 11th-hour demands to collapsed Canada deal - The Times

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trinidad-express26 Aug, 01:01

Dancing to Trump’s tune - Trinidad Express Newspapers

globe-and-mail26 Aug, 01:44

Eby says Canadian retaliation to U.S. trade war should include non-tariff measures

punch-ng26 Aug, 02:02

Canada hits US goods with retaliatory tariffs

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lsm-lv26 Aug, 03:59

Kanāda paziņo par atbildes tarifiem ASV

AP26 Aug, 04:06

The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It’s not clear that they will - AP News

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irozhlas26 Aug, 05:26

Obchodní válka mezi USA a Kanadou sílí. Ottawa chce odvetná cla ve výši až 50 procent na americké zboží

The Guardian26 Aug, 05:47Latest update

Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty