{
  "id": 3050142,
  "title": "Trump vows to double Canadian auto tariffs, escalating fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/trump-vows-to-double-canadian-auto-tariffs-escalating-fight",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-vows-double-canadian-auto-tariffs-escalating-fight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has announced plans to double automobile tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts starting January 1st, escalating tensions in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. The proposed tax increase, which would bring the rate to 50%, would apply to all cars, trucks, and automotive parts, with steel already facing a 50% levy. The move comes after negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed earlier this week, leading to the imposition of a 50% tariff on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to respond with retaliatory duties, which could significantly disrupt the deep integration of US-Canada supply chains. The tariffs are expected to disproportionately impact Ontario, a key economic region for both countries.",
  "summary": "[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump pledged to double the automobile tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts starting next year, escalating the spiraling...",
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        "published": "2026-08-24T14:40:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Trump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/trump-says-us-to-increase-tariffs-on-canadian-cars-to-50",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:18:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Inflation-battered U.S. voters could prove to be key Canadian ally in fight against Trump’s trade tyranny",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/inflation-battered-u-s-voters-could-prove-to-be-key-canadian-ally-in",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:37:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}