Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

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President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations be...

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