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Canada Begins Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliation After U.S. Tariffs

8/24/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation beginning Sept. 8.
United States imposed 50% duties on about $20 billion of Canadian goods.
Canada walked away from talks after Carney said the United States demanded excessive concessions.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer rejected Canada’s account, saying Ottawa introduced new demands.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew warned Canadians to brace for a fight, citing President Donald Trump’s weakening after November midterms.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation beginning Sept. 8.
United States imposed 50% duties on about $20 billion of Canadian goods.
Canada walked away from talks after Carney said the United States demanded excessive concessions.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer rejected Canada’s account, saying Ottawa introduced new demands.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew warned Canadians to brace for a fight, citing President Donald Trump’s weakening after November midterms.