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Trump’s 50% tariffs take effect after US, Canada fail to reach trade deal
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points The US and Canada had been attempting to reach a trade agreement, but were unable to come to terms. Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have broken down.
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have broken down. As a result, new tariffs are now in effect. These tariffs target a range of products, including certain sporting goods and beverages.
The US and Canada had been attempting to reach a trade agreement, but were unable to come to terms. Both sides have blamed each other for the failure of the talks. Further details on the negotiations and the new tariffs are available from the source.
The tariffs were implemented at the start of Saturday, affecting dozens of Canadian goods.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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