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B.C. businesses brace for damage on both fronts of Canada-U.S. trade war

Canada unveiled $28 billion in counter tariffs aimed at protecting Canadian industries hit by U.S. levies, but some are likely to become collateral damage

The Canadian government has introduced $28 billion in counter tariffs in response to US levies, aiming to protect Canadian industries. However, some businesses may suffer collateral damage as a result.

The economic relationship between Canada and the US is under scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump making several claims about Canada's economy and trade policies on Truth Social.

Some of President Trump's posts contained inaccuracies about Canadian unemployment, tariffs, and trade deficits, according to the Winnipeg Free Press.

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