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Canada suspends trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs

Canada suspended trade negotiations, prompting President Trump to impose 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said Canada would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”
WHO: Mark Carney; President Trump; Canada
WHAT: Canada suspended trade negotiations, leading to 50% U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods and a “dollar for dollar” retaliation pledge by Mark Carney.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 5:47 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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