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Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it

Trump's tariffs could shutter this Canadian town - its residents are fighting to save it
BBC World Saturday 31 October 2026, 02:39 UTC 1 min read
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A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.

A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
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