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  "id": 3296231,
  "title": "Canada unveils counter tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-to-50-on-us-goods-3296231",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260826/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-to-50-on-us-goods"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ottawa has announced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods ranging from 15% to 50%, escalating the long-standing trade conflict between the two countries. The retaliatory measures will commence on September 8, earlier announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney following President Donald Trump's imposition of 50% duties on Canadian products on Saturday. Officials revealed that Canada's duties will mirror U.S. levels, affecting sectors like steel, dairy, and electronics. Canada's government also unveiled a $5.4 billion (CA$7.5 billion) aid package to assist affected firms and workers, marking an unprecedented challenge. Prime Minister Carney stated that Canada will meet this momentous challenge. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne emphasized unity, declaring that Canada stands together in response. The U.S. tariffs targeted approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, accounting for around 5.5% of Canada's exports to the United States. The trade war intensified after trade talks faltered at the last minute.",
  "summary": "OTTAWA — Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods ranging between 15 percent and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation takes effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after U.S. President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties on Canadian products came into place Saturday. In detailing…",
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        "title": "Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods as trade war intensifies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-to-50-on-us-goods-as-trade-war",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-announces-tariffs-of-up-to-50-on-20-billion-in-u-s-goods",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Replay: Canada announces countermeasures to new US tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/replay-canada-announces-countermeasures-to-new-us-tariffs",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:42:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Canada announces 'dollar for dollar, rate for rate' retaliatory tariffs on US",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T15:52:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion worth of US goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-20-billion-worth-of-us",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:55:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Canada unveils counter tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-unveils-counter-tariffs-of-15-to-50-on-us-goods",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:57:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Canada announces retaliation measures, hits back with $27.6B tariff blitz on U.S. goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-announces-retaliation-measures-hits-back-with-27-6b-tariff",
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