Tariff bluff on Canada revives stalled trade talks

Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariffs on Canada jolted over a year of stalled U.S.-Canada trade talks, pushing negotiators back to the table over metals, dairy, alcohol, and streaming taxes; the brinkmanship—anchored in Section 338 of the Tariff Act—has unlocked concessions and a path toward a deal as deadlines loom, though it’s unclear if a final agreement will be signed.