Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know.
The United States and Canada are engaged in a trade war involving tariffs and import restrictions. The U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, which prompted Canada to retaliate with new tariffs covering about $20 billion in American products. In response, the United States has escalated further by banning some Canadian imports. The dispute remains ongoing.

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4 developments- Sep 5Only right-leaning coverage:Trump Escalates U.S.-Canada Trade War
- Sep 6Only lean-left coverage:Canada Hits Back With New US Tariffs
- Sep 7Canada set to hit back at Trump tariffs, risking wider trade war
- Sep 8Canada hits back in Trump's trade war with heavy export tariffs
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