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Canada and the United States have resumed intensive talks to avert steep US tariffs that could take effect this week. Ottawa has offered concessions, including removing a retaliatory auto tariff, while Washington has pressed provinces to lift bans on US alcohol and pushed demands on market access and content rules for autos. Negotiators are still finalising details.
Canada has suspended trade talks with the United States after last‑minute changes to a proposed deal, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will match new 50% US tariffs "dollar for dollar". Washington has imposed duties on about $20bn of Canadian goods; both sides blame the other for collapsing talks.
Canada has matched the United States’ 50% tariffs on a broad range of goods, escalating a tense trade war. Ottawa says it will apply counter-tariffs across sectors including steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, while promising support for affected businesses as talks stall. The row centers on autos, housing materials and consumer items, with markets reacting to the broader clash over sovereignty and trade rules.
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.
Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel, arguing a US deficit is unsustainable. Ottawa says talks have collapsed; Canada plans retaliatory duties. The White House has not commented yet.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
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