Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down
A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.
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"Last-minute changes in the US proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"The prime minister has my full support for a strong response - tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar."
— Doug Ford , Politician
"Tonight, Canada declined to finalise the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
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A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.
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