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July 21, 2026

Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Imports from Canada
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President Trump said Monday he would impose tariffs of 50% on a wide
range of goods imported from Canada. The duties are set to take effect
in 30 days, with exemptions for Canadian fuel, fish, fertilizer and
critical minerals. Trump announced the tariffs after threatening to
sanction Canada for wildfire smoke drifting over much of the U.S., and
after declaring that Canada unfairly discriminated against U.S. autos,
alcohol and dairy products.


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