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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by The Associated Press | NPR , LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 21, 2026
· 6 min read
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 9, 2026. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press) President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, a...
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Key takeaway The official insisted on anonymity on a call with reporters to preview the president's actions and said that Trump signed three proclamations to launch the tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 9, 2026. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press) President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, a...
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