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Trump raises Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% in retaliation for Ontario energy duties

  • President Donald Trump announced he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating trade tensions as a response to Ontario's electricity price hike.
  • The U.S. stock market fell sharply after Trump's announcement, raising concerns about an economic downturn and pressures for a clear economic growth plan.
  • Economist Larry Summers suggested a significant chance of recession due to the uncertainty affecting demand and inflation.
  • Trump claimed that tariffs would lead to more U.S. factory investments, but the impact on job creation remains unclear amid rising economic anxieties.
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Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike

The United States broadened its slate of tariffs Wednesday as sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect "with no exceptions or exemptions" as promised by the White House -- despite countries' efforts to avert them.

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Trump doubles Canada metal tariffs, Ontario backs down

The UK would not impose retaliatory trade tariffs in response to US duties on all steel and aluminium...

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