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Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods

Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods
MarketWatch Wednesday 19 August 2026, 02:42 UTC By Victor Reklaitis 1 min read
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Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.

Here’s what’s going on with the Trump administration’s plan for new tariffs for some Canadian goods.
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