Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on 20 billion in U.S. goods after Trump raises duties

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Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of 15 to 50 percent on $20 billion in U.S. goods on Wednesday, escalating a trade dispute after Washington imposed 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products that took effect on Saturday .
The Canadian measures, set to begin on Sept. 8, specifically target U.S. toilet paper and facial tissue imports with tariffs of 25 to 50 percent, according to reports . The move follows President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hike, which he framed as part of a broader push to pressure trading partners.
Trump told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that he has “no time schedule” for Iran to return to negotiations, but his administration’s trade actions have extended beyond the Middle East conflict. “I have no time schedule at all,” he said, adding that the U.S. is “winning very big” in its economic and military pressure campaigns .
The U.S. has also warned of further economic measures, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the latest sanctions on Iran as an “economic D-Day” aimed at cutting off Tehran’s revenue streams . Meanwhile, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have drawn attention for their targeted impact on politically sensitive U.S. industries, with some analysts noting the measures could influence key Republican-held states ahead of midterm elections .
The trade conflict has taken on additional dimensions, including linguistic and cultural tensions, as both sides exchange barbs over the dispute’s justification. Trump has previously dismissed the need for a strategic approach, with critics arguing his actions are driven more by a desire to dominate than by economic logic .
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has faced pressure to sustain a firm stance against the U.S. tariffs, with reports suggesting his government is prepared to maintain its position despite the economic strain . The White House has signaled it may respond with additional measures, though no specific actions have been announced .
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