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Canada Imposes $20B U.S. Tariffs in Retaliation

9/8/2026

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  • Canada imposed tariffs on roughly $20 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for recent American duties.
  • Tariffs target steel, aluminum, cheese, appliances, clothing, cosmetics and farm equipment at 15%, 25% or 50% rates.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney warned U.S. demands could hollow out key Canadian industries and limit independence.
  • President Donald Trump’s comment about making Canada the 51st state triggered a sharp drop in Canadian travel to the U.S.