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Canada Announces C$29.8 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs Against US
Trade War Escalates Amid Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Canada has announced C$29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s recent increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum. The move highlights the deepening trade dispute between the two nations.
Ontario’s Electricity Surcharge Sparks U.S. Response
The conflict intensified after Ontario imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S. states like New York, Michigan, and Minnesota. In retaliation, Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, raising the total tariff to 50%.
Political Shift in Canada Amid Trade Dispute
The trade war comes at a time of political transition in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to step down as Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party, takes over. Carney has stated that he will address trade issues with Trump after his official swearing-in.
Trump’s Call for Canada to Join the U.S.
In a controversial social media post, Trump suggested that Canada should become the “fifty-first state” of the U.S., further straining diplomatic relations.
Ongoing Economic and Political Tensions
These developments mark a period of heightened economic and political friction between Canada and the United States, two historically close allies.
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