Canada tests Trump's economic reach as trade talks collapse
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Private remarks by US Vice-President JD Vance underscored a rift over a new Canada-US trade deal, triggering retaliatory tariffs and signaling that the Trump era may push allies to resist economic pressure even as talks stall; Ottawa hints at diversifying beyond the US, while negotiators seek to reset discussions before midterm elections and a potential escalation in tariffs remains on the horizon.
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