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US-Canada Trade Tensions Rise as Midterms Approach and Tariff Talks Heat Up

US-Canada Trade Tensions Rise as Midterms Approach and Tariff Talks Heat Up

Canada and US struggle to make progress in latest trade talks as midterms loom
Canada and US struggle to make progress in latest trade talks as midterms loom

In August, trade talks fell apart between the two countries, leading Trump to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods

Trump’s Canada tariffs meet election pressure as Republicans face midterm risks
Trump’s Canada tariffs meet election pressure as Republicans face midterm risks

The US and Canada are discussing relief from steel and auto tariffs ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as trade tensions weigh on manufacturers and create political risks for Republicans

US, Canada working on deal to ease steel, auto tariffs: Report
US, Canada working on deal to ease steel, auto tariffs: Report

The United States and Canada are negotiating a deal to ease US tariffs on Canadian steel and autos as ties thaw and midterm elections approach.

America Needs Canada’s Aluminum. Trump’s Tariff Exposed Just How Badly.
America Needs Canada’s Aluminum. Trump’s Tariff Exposed Just How Badly.

Smelters in Quebec run on cheap hydroelectric power. The Trump administration’s 50% tariff has pushed up prices for American industry.

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