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Canadian PM calls US trade talks ‘nasty’ as Trump threatens higher tariffs

Canada's Prime Minister has criticised negotiations with the United States, which has threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from August 19.

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The United States already has tariffs in place on Canadian steel, aluminium and automobiles. Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on additional Canadian goods beginning August 19. Canada's Prime Minister has responded by characterising the trade talks as 'nasty' following criticism from Trump.

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Canada PM calls US trade talks 'nasty' after Trump criticism

The United States already has tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and automobiles. Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods beginning August 19.

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