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Canada Readies Tariffs Amid Trump’s Import Tax Threat

1/15/2025

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Canada is gearing up to hit back with tariffs against the U.S. following President Trump's proposed 25% import tax on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Trudeau, underscoring the deep economic ties between the nations, vows a strong response. The stakes rise further as Trudeau's resignation injects political uncertainty into the already tense trade landscape.

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Story summary

Canada is gearing up to hit back with tariffs against the U.S. following President Trump's proposed 25% import tax on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Trudeau, underscoring the deep economic ties between the nations, vows a strong response. The stakes rise further as Trudeau's resignation injects political uncertainty into the already tense trade landscape.