BackCanada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are implemented.
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It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are implemented.
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