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Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel—set for January 1, 2027—are a major escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions, fueled by claims of a $60 billion trade deficit and retaliatory Canadian tariffs on American farmers. With talks already broken down, the U.S. is demanding domestic manufacturing to avoid penalties and signaling Canada is no longer a trusted partner. Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting September 8, targeting U.S. steel, dairy, and more. While officials downplay immediate economic fallout, the move aims to pressure Canada into opening its markets to U.S. wine, spirits, and dairy—comparing Canada’s resistance to Mexico’s more cooperative stance. The automotive and steel industries are squarely in the crosshairs as this escalating trade war unfolds.

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