Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs, widening the North American trade row
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President Trump imposes a 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian imports, citing unfair treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol; the duties take effect in 30 days and cover items from wine to cement, while excluding energy, potash, critical minerals and fish, and they apply regardless of USMCA coverage, signaling a sharp escalation in US-Canada trade tensions as negotiations continue.
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