Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Escalate Trade Tensions
August 22, 2026
After trade talks fell through, Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian imports begin, affecting $20 billion in goods.
August 23, 2026 2:00 am
After trade talks fell through, Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian imports begin, affecting $20 billion in goods.
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Chief Justice John Roberts allows the White House to continue Trump’s $400M ballroom project as legal battles proceed.
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