U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20B worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate
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 to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies.
TL;DR
- The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian products.
- Canada announced immediate plans for retaliation.
- Last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the trade dispute.
- The tariffs have increased tension between the two nations.