Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination
Trump ordered new 50% US tariffs on many Canadian goods, citing Ottawa’s discriminatory treatment.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports”
Trump imposes a 50% tariff on Canadian imports
Key points
- Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada.
- The duties take effect on 19 August, escalating trade tensions between North American neighbours.
- Tariffs target items including wine and hockey sticks, plus industrial goods like commercial cement.
- Several exports are spared, including energy, potash, critical minerals, and fish under the new duties.
- The action follows existing levies and builds on USMCA-related disputes over cars, dairy, and alcohol.
Other reports
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- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“Trump says he will impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination”
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Trump ordered new 50% US tariffs on many Canadian goods, citing Ottawa’s discriminatory treatment.