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U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed.

U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed.

(Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Originally published at NPR Business

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