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Canada says it will match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade talks break down

A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.

August 22, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC World

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A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.

Original source: BBC World
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