US and Canada hold last-minute talks to avert Trump’s tariff threats
The US and Canada are in final negotiations to prevent steep tariffs on Canadian goods including a range of products from hockey sticks to medical supplies.
The US and Canada are holding last-minute talks aimed at preventing threatened tariffs. Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, which span diverse goods including hockey sticks and tongue depressors. The negotiations represent an attempt to reach a deal before the tariffs take effect.
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US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.