Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs following breakdown in US trade talks
Canada plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs and economic support on Tuesday following the breakdown of trade negotiations with the US.
Canada is set to unveil its response on Tuesday following the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations with the United States. Over the weekend, Washington implemented 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, affecting roughly five percent of Canada's total exports to its southern neighbour.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations on Friday and announced that Ottawa will match the American duties "dollar for dollar." In addition to retaliatory tariffs, the planned Canadian package is expected to include economic support measures aimed at protecting domestic businesses and workers from the financial fallout.
The escalation comes after weeks of discussions failed to resolve the ongoing trade dispute initiated under US President Donald Trump. Washington has previously warned that any countermeasures by Canada could prompt further trade sanctions.
Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald
Sources
- Cyprus Mail — US, Canada fail to reach trade deal as 50% tariffs take effect
- STV News — US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade talks break down
- Sweden Herald — Canada to unveil tariff response to protect businesses and workers
- France24 — What to know about Trump's Canada tariffs and the escalating trade war
- BBC News — How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
Earlier coverage
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