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Negotiations between the US and Canada to halt the imposition of Trump's tariffs fail

The disagreement involves the entry into force of tariffs of 50% on around $20 billion in Canadian products.

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Negotiations between the US and Canada to halt the imposition of Trump's tariffs fail

US-Canada trade negotiations have failed at the last minute, allowing US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on around $20 billion in Canadian products to take effect. The tariffs came into force at midnight on Saturday after Ottawa rejected what it considered an unfavourable agreement.

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