President Trump ordered the punitive tariffs to offset trade imbalances; Canada threatens retaliation
USA imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks and cement
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The USA has imposed new tariffs of 50 percent on certain Canadian products such as hockey sticks and cement. President Donald Trump ordered the measure on Monday to, according to his statements, offset trade imbalances. The Canadian government has already announced countermeasures.
In a further step, Trump makes it harder for defense companies to purchase in China. Additionally, a US judge blocked the planned acquisition of Warner Bros by another company. The decision was made as part of an ongoing legal dispute.
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The US president on Monday ordered the imposition of a new 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods to compensate for...
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe USA wants to impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products such as hockey sticks and cement.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDonald Trump makes it harder for arms companies to buy in China.
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The USA wants to impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products such as hockey sticks and cement.
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