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The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar‑for‑dollar retaliation, naming more than 700 U.S. products for 15%, 25% or 50% duties from Sept. 8. The moves have hit metals, autos, food and household goods and are pushing costs for manufacturers and consumers on both sides of the border.
Canada is courting global investors to diversify away from the U.S., with Canada Investment Summit highlighting Canada’s energy and mineral resources. The event comes as tariffs and countermeasures strain Canada-U.S. trade, challenging traditional open trade channels.