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Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates

By Alex LeffAugust 25, 2026·Source: NPR·1 views

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Tractor trailers cross the Peace Bridge at the Canada-United States border in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 20.

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

(Image credit: Cole Burston)

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