Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Washington: President Donald Trump imposed an additional 50 per cent tariff on hundreds of Canadian products, accusing Ottawa of discriminating against American exports of automobiles, alcoholic beverages and dairy products, in a major escalation of trade tensions between the two North American neighbours. Invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, Trump signed three … Continue reading Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs