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Canada's Carney Slams US Tariff Hike to 35%

8/1/2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced his frustration as the US hiked tariffs on Canadian exports from 25% to 35%, blaming drug trafficking concerns. While many Canadian goods are still protected under the USMCA, this move threatens to inflate prices for American consumers and businesses, undermining the very economic boost it aims to provide.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced his frustration as the US hiked tariffs on Canadian exports from 25% to 35%, blaming drug trafficking concerns. While many Canadian goods are still protected under the USMCA, this move threatens to inflate prices for American consumers and businesses, undermining the very economic boost it aims to provide.