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Trump’s tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

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The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could impact the economy, but experts suggest it might be a negotiation tactic. Announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the tariffs are set for Aug. 19 and cover a wide range of goods.

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  1. Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into affect

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  2. Trump’s 50% Tariff On Canadian Goods Previously Protected By His 2020 Trade Deal Sparks Backlash

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Republicans balk at cost-raising potential of new tariffs on Canada

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Trump’s tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

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  1. Just the News

    Trump announces 50% tariff on Canadian goods, including hockey sticks (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Each of the three proclamations impose a 50% tariff on a different set of Canadian imports, covering products ranging from wine to hockey sticks to cement, but do not apply to products subject to tariffs under Section 232.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington.

  3. Washington Times

    Trump slaps 50% tariffs on new list of Canadian goods in response to boycotts of U.S. alcohol, dairy (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Trump plans to impose 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey sticks to cement, in retaliation for Canada's treatment of American exports of alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump imposes 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, claiming unfair treatment over US autos, alcohol and cheese (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Trump imposes 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, claiming unfair treatment over US autos, alcohol and cheese

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying …

  6. Semafor

    Trump administration announces new 50% tariff on Canada (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    The move comes ahead of expected new talks on the US-Canada-Mexico free trade agreement.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Trump imposes 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and cheese (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between the two nations.

  8. Local News 8

    Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is invoking a 1930 trade law to impose whopping 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods. The move threatens a broader trade war with the United States’ second-top trading partner.

  9. ABC News

    Trump slaps additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S.

  10. Washington Examiner

    Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canada in response to retaliatory duties (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The United States is slapping 50% tariffs on Canadian products from wine and hockey sticks to cement, in response to Canada’s retaliatory duties on American cars, alcohol, and cheese as part of the two countries’ trade war.

  11. New Hampshire Union Leader

    US imposes new 50% tariffs on some Canadian products (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The United States is imposing a tariff of 50% on a wide range of Canadian products in response to what it called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of U.S. cars, alcohol, and dairy, according to the White House.

  12. Winchester Star

    Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move, announced Monday, could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher…

  13. New York Post

    Trump hits Canada with surprise 50% tariffs — and he didn’t warn Carney during their World Cup talk (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The new tax will apply to a range of imports, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement and goes into effect in 30 days, but the administration indicated in a Monday briefing call that it was open for negotiations on the matter.

  14. Deutsche Welle

    US imposes new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The move is the latest trade escalation between the US and its northern neighbor under the Trump administration.

  15. Tampa Free Press

    Trump Slaps 50 Percent Tariffs On Most Canadian Goods (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed three proclamations Monday imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, citing long-standing trade disputes involving American automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products. The action relies on Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, a statute granting executive authority to p…

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump imposes 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods over alleged discrimination (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against American automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products.

  17. The Hill

    Trump slaps additional 50 percent tariffs on Canada (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump slapped an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods in response to what the administration said were “discriminatory” trade measures from Canada on Monday. A senior administration official told reporters on a Monday press call that the impacted products range from “wine…

  18. The Guardian

    Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, White House officials said on Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy pr…

  19. Money Talks News

    Trump Imposes New 50% Tariff on Many Imports from Canada (opens Money Talks News)

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    The tariffs take effect in 30 days and target wine, hockey sticks and cement — though energy, potash and fish are exempt.

  20. FOX Business

    Trump administration hits Canada with 50% tariff over alleged trade 'discrimination' (opens FOX Business)

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    The Trump administration will impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports next month, arguing Canada's tax policies unfairly discriminate against American businesses.

  21. Georgia Recorder

    Canadian hockey sticks, wine and cement subject to new Trump tariffs (opens Georgia Recorder)

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    Georgia Recorder's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on several Canadian products Monday in response to what his administration describes as retaliatory restrictions on imports of American goods, including alcohol, dairy and automotives.

  22. CBS News

    Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol and other goods (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.

  23. France 24

    Trump signs order imposing new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US President Donald Trump signed orders on Monday imposing new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing what the White House called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of US alcohol, automobiles and dairy products.

  24. NBC News

    Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.

  25. Newsweek

    Trump's New Canada Tariffs: List of Key Imports from Wine to Hockey Sticks (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could affect everything from wine and cheese to autos and hockey sticks.

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