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Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 22, 2026 04:46 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 22, 2026
Full Description

New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.

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Event Metadata
  • ID #25684
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 22, 2026