Trump Hits Canada with 35 per Cent Tariffs
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The U.S. bumped its tariff on Canadian goods to 35%. How big of an impact will it have?
With some 95 per cent of exports estimated to be CUSMA-compliant, that means lots of goods are shielded from new high tariff rates. But businesses that are impacted can’t be ignored, experts say.
Rollercoaster week raises questions about true state of the US economy
The world’s largest economy grew at an annualised rate of 3 per cent in the June quarter, well ahead of market expectations, and strong enough to prompt a new level of gloating from a White House that is well versed in the art of self-promotion.
Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canadian products
US President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective August 1. The White House justified the increase by stating that Canada has not done enough to “arrest, seize, detain or otherwise intercept... traffickers, criminals at large, and illicit drugs.” Trump also announced Thursday a 90-day moratorium with Mexico after a call with President Claudia Sheinbaum, keeping 25% tariff rates in place.
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