# What to know about Trump’s tariffs on Canada and the escalating trade war

https://mins.news/en/item/31337

- France 24, 2026-08-25 07:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260825-what-to-know-about-trump-s-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-as-neigbours-spiral-into-trade-war

> Canada plans to respond on Tuesday to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, as the once-close neighbours slide into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed on Friday to reach a deal that would have prevented new 50% US tariffs on selected Canadian goods after weeks of negotiations.

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