Canada hits the U.S. with tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. exports as trade war escalates
The tariff rates run from 15% to 50% and match Washington's tariffs dollar for dollar. They took effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET

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The tariff rates run from 15% to 50% and match Washington's tariffs dollar for dollar. They took effect at 12:01 a.m.
Tuesday.
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