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Trump Tariffs $20 Billion in Canadian Goods, Effective in 30 Days

9/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, effective in 30 days.
He also imposed import taxes up to 50% on many Canadian products, sparking Canadian retaliation.
Canadian residents reduced travel to the United States, cutting border crossings 25% in 2025.
Spending on U.S. trips fell by CA$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion) compared with 2024.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, effective in 30 days.
He also imposed import taxes up to 50% on many Canadian products, sparking Canadian retaliation.
Canadian residents reduced travel to the United States, cutting border crossings 25% in 2025.
Spending on U.S. trips fell by CA$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion) compared with 2024.