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Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs Amid Looming Trade War

2/10/2025

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Canada braces for a looming trade war with the U.S. as President Trump threatens new tariffs on steel and aluminum. In a bold move, Canada is readying retaliatory measures, including a carbon border adjustment aimed at U.S. states with high emissions, seeking to challenge Trump's electoral base while championing sustainability.

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Canada braces for a looming trade war with the U.S. as President Trump threatens new tariffs on steel and aluminum. In a bold move, Canada is readying retaliatory measures, including a carbon border adjustment aimed at U.S. states with high emissions, seeking to challenge Trump's electoral base while championing sustainability.