Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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"Canada stood ready to 'intensify' trade talks with US in the coming weeks."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"This is the latest in a series of unilateral US trade actions that began with the US imposing a series of tariffs in direct violation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement."
— Mark Carney , Politician
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The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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