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Canada Abolishes Digital Tax to Revive Trade Talks

7/1/2025

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Summary

Canada Repeals Tax

In a bold move to reignite trade talks, Canada has scrapped its Digital Services Tax, a decision made on June 30, 2025. This comes after President Trump labeled the tax as unfair. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trump are now racing against time to seal a trade deal by July 21, 2025, amidst rising tariff tensions.

Summary

Canada Imposes Tariff

On June 19, 2025, Canada unveiled a bold quota system for steel imports from non-free-trade countries, slapping a hefty 50% tariff on excess shipments. This decisive move seeks to shield Canadian steel producers from the flood of cheap imports, especially from China, as industry leaders rally for stronger government support to safeguard jobs.

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Historical Context

The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, established in 1989, significantly reduced tariffs and increased bilateral trade by 30% by 1993. Recent tensions have resurfaced, highlighted by Canada's scrapping of its Digital Services Tax and the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on steel imports, echoing historical trade disputes and emphasizing Canada's need to safeguard its domestic industries amid evolving international trade dynamics.

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Canada Repeals Tax

In a bold move to reignite trade talks, Canada has scrapped its Digital Services Tax, a decision made on June 30, 2025. This comes after President Trump labeled the tax as unfair. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trump are now racing against time to seal a trade deal by July 21, 2025, amidst rising tariff tensions.

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