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Canada reacts to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum


Published on 2025-02-11 02:20:54 - MSN
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  • Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Fran
  • ois-Philippe Champagne, stated that the US tariffs on steel and aluminum will be unjustified. He warned that Canada's response to this measure would be clear and measured,

The article discusses Canada's response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in 2018. Canada retaliated with its own tariffs on U.S. goods, leading to a trade dispute that strained relations between the two countries. The tariffs were justified by the U.S. under the guise of national security, a move that was met with criticism and disbelief in Canada, given the long-standing military and economic alliances. The dispute was eventually resolved under the Biden administration, which lifted the tariffs in 2021, leading Canada to remove its retaliatory measures. However, the article notes that the episode left a lasting impact on Canadian perceptions of U.S. trade reliability and has influenced discussions on economic diversification and strengthening trade relations with other global partners.

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