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  "id": 2726087,
  "title": "Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/canada-to-retaliate-for-us-tariffs-worsening-ties-after-talks-fail",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:19:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436168/canada-to-retaliate-for-us-tariffs-worsening-ties-after-talks-fail"
  },
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  "account": "Ottawa will retaliate against US tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by imposing tariffs of equal value on US products, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday. This move comes after trade talks between the two countries failed to reach an agreement, with each side blaming the other for sabotaging three days of negotiations. The US had initially levied 50% tariffs on Canadian products, prompting Canada to target US steel, electronics, and other goods worth approximately $20 billion in exports. Prime Minister Carney emphasized that Canada will match the US tariffs dollar for dollar to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses. The US Trade Representative, Jamie L. Greer, called the breakdown of talks a \"missed opportunity\" and announced that no new talks were planned with Canada. US officials also stated that Canada would still benefit from a better deal if they had accepted it. Canada's response includes support measures for industries affected by the new tariffs, with some effects potentially lasting for years. The new US tariffs will affect around 5% of Canada's exports to the US, potentially harming sectors like softwood lumber, wine, and vehicles. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed support for Canada's decision to retaliate, citing the negative impact on Ontario's auto, steel, and manufacturing sectors.",
  "summary": "OTTAWA: Canada will impose tariffs on some US goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump on Canadian products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday, after trade talks collapsed between the two neighbors. The “dollar for dollar” tariffs on imports of US steel, electronics and other products, to take effect on September 8, mark a further worsening of relations…",
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        "title": "Ontario businesses brace for tariffs after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ontario-businesses-brace-for-tariffs-after-u-s-canada-trade-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:10:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "US and Canada Fall Deeper into a Trade War with New Tariffs as Talks Collapse and Blame Is Spread",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/us-and-canada-fall-deeper-into-a-trade-war-with-new-tariffs-as-talks",
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        "title": "Canada hits back with new tariffs after failed trade talks with US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/canada-hits-back-with-new-tariffs-after-failed-trade-talks-with-us",
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        "title": "World : Canadian PM Vows \"Dollar-For-Dollar\" Tariffs Against US As Trade Talks Collapse",
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        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Canada to Hit US Back with Tariffs After Trade Talks Fail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/canada-to-hit-us-back-with-tariffs-after-trade-talks-fail",
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        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/canada-to-retaliate-for-us-tariffs-worsening-ties-after-talks-fail-2748770",
        "published": "2026-08-23T05:37:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-hits-back-at-canada-after-retaliatory-tariffs-announcement",
        "published": "2026-08-23T05:57:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-hits-back-at-canada-after-retaliatory-tariffs-announcement-2739006",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:48:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a state' as trade war deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-says-canada-wants-benefits-of-being-a-state-as-trade-war-deepens",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:56:30.000Z"
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