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Last update: 2 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is “at war” after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods following collapsed talks in Washington. Carney vows “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8, targeting U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp/paper and electronics, while Trump fires back that Canada wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one.” Business Fallout: Canadian companies are already bracing for higher costs and weaker sales as tariffs hit everything from wine and plywood to hockey gear, with owners warning margins will shrink and supply chains will feel the “domino effect.” Politics and Pressure: Conservatives are demanding Ottawa release the full details of the U.S. proposal Canada walked away from, arguing Canadians “deserve to see it,” while U.S. lawmakers warn the escalation will raise prices for American families. Public Mood: New polling finds strong support for walking away from negotiations, but growing worry about job losses as the Sept. 8 retaliation deadline nears.
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