US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed, sharply escalating tensions. Trade specialist Steven Okun says the blanket measures won’t cripple Canada but will heavily hit key sectors and deepen the dispute.
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