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Trump threatens to double Canadian auto tariffs in latest escalation of trade war

Financial Post · August 24, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he plans to raise tariffs on Canadian autos and auto parts to 50 per cent starting in January, marking the latest escalation of trade tensions between the two countries.

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