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Canada Announces $28B Retaliatory Tariffs Starting Sept. 8

9/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50% levies on $28 billion of Canadian goods last month.
Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion of U.S. imports starting Sept. 8.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said negotiations with Canada have not resumed since Aug. 21.
The United States recorded a $48 billion trade deficit with Canada last year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50% levies on $28 billion of Canadian goods last month.
Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion of U.S. imports starting Sept. 8.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said negotiations with Canada have not resumed since Aug. 21.
The United States recorded a $48 billion trade deficit with Canada last year.