As Canada prepares to retaliate in the trade war, what pain can it inflict the US?
Canada said it will announce on August 25 its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war. This comes after representatives from both countries failed to come to an agreement that would avert new 50% US tariffs on a selection of Canadian goods, which started a few days earlier. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin takes a look at…
Canada and the US have fallen out over trade talks. The Canadian Prime Minister described the situation as being "at war" with the US, though this is a rhetorical rather than military conflict.
Trade talks between the two countries broke down over the weekend. Canada will announce its response to new US tariffs on August 25. The US has introduced 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods.
The breakdown in talks has led to a trade war between the two countries, which were previously close allies.
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