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New tariffs have kicked in on U.S. imports from Canada after trade talks collapsed. Canada intends to set retaliatory tariffs starting in September. Here’s what to know about the new levies.

The U.S. is levying a 50% charge on Canadian imports including wine, hockey sticks, cement, and paper and textile products. Ottawa has pledged retaliation.

New tariffs have kicked in on U.S. imports from Canada after trade talks collapsed. Canada intends to set retaliatory tariffs starting in September. Here’s what to know about the new levies.

The US has imposed a 50% charge on certain Canadian imports, including wine, hockey sticks, cement, and paper and textile products.

In response, Canada plans to impose "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on US goods, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney, as reported by MarketWatch and Nairametrics.

The Canadian tariffs are set to take effect on September 8, as stated by Nairametrics.

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