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Canada Hits Back: New Tariffs Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

6/21/2025

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Recent U.S. tariffs under President Trump have shaken consumer confidence and retail sales across the U.S. and Canada. In retaliation, Canada is implementing new trade restrictions on steel imports from non-free trade countries. Prime Minister Mark Carney is determined to stabilize the domestic market as trade negotiations with the U.S. continue to unfold.

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Story summary

Recent U.S. tariffs under President Trump have shaken consumer confidence and retail sales across the U.S. and Canada. In retaliation, Canada is implementing new trade restrictions on steel imports from non-free trade countries. Prime Minister Mark Carney is determined to stabilize the domestic market as trade negotiations with the U.S. continue to unfold.