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Canada Eases Tariffs; US Caps EU Tariffs at 15%

8/22/2025

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Canada will eliminate certain retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 1, maintaining tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum to support USMCA trade.
The US will cap tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals and semiconductors at 15%, following President Trump's previous threats.
The EU will purchase US energy and AI technology, while the US will lower auto tariffs based on EU legislative actions.

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Story summary

Canada will eliminate certain retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 1, maintaining tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum to support USMCA trade.
The US will cap tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals and semiconductors at 15%, following President Trump's previous threats.
The EU will purchase US energy and AI technology, while the US will lower auto tariffs based on EU legislative actions.