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  "id": 3367589,
  "title": "Canada imposing tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. imports, officials say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-imposing-tariffs-of-up-to-50-on-20-billion-in-u-s-imports",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T22:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/canada-imposing-tariffs-of-up-to-50-on-20-billion-in-u-s-imports-officials-say/"
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  "account": "On Tuesday, Canada announced it will impose tariffs of up to 50% on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. imports in an effort to mirror the Trump administration's recent tariff measures on Canadian goods. Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the decision during a press conference, stating that the Canadian tariffs would mirror the U.S. tariffs on a product-by-product basis. The affected products span various sectors, including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. Canada's new tariffs will take effect on September 8, and the country plans to provide support to workers and businesses potentially impacted by the U.S.-imposed tariffs. This move comes after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods in response to the failure of trade negotiations between the two nations. Canadian officials have accused the U.S. of attempting to undermine Canada, citing the American demands during the negotiations as hostile towards the nation's industries. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that Canada is entering the trade conflict with a strong economic position, boasting the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio among G7 nations and a top-notch credit rating. The Canadian government aims to shield its economy and foster new trade relationships with other countries during this fiscal conflict.",
  "summary": "Canada on Tuesday announced that it is imposing tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of U.S. imports, aiming to match the Trump administration’s recently announced import duties on Canadian imports. “Today, I’m announcing Canada will match the U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, up to 50% on $27.6 billion of imports from the [...] The post Canada imposing tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in…",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T16:39:22.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/from-electronics-to-toilet-papers-canada-unveils-retaliatory-tariffs",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-announces-dollar-for-dollar-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-as-high",
        "published": "2026-08-25T17:54:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Canada hits US goods with tariffs of up to 50 per cent as trade war escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-hits-us-goods-with-tariffs-of-up-to-50-per-cent-as-trade-war",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:29:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "The full list of 700 retaliatory tariffs Canada is imposing on the U.S.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-full-list-of-700-retaliatory-tariffs-canada-is-imposing-on-the-u-s",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:08:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Canada to place retaliatory tariffs on US goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-to-place-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-goods",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:41:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Canada hits back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-hits-back-at-us-with-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trade-war-escalates",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Canada strikes back with tit-for-tat tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/canada-strikes-back-with-tit-for-tat-tariffs",
        "published": "2026-08-25T21:07:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Breaking down Canada's retaliatory tariffs against U.S.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/breaking-down-canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-against-u-s",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:05:32.000Z"
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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."
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