EconomyEconomy experts on US-Canada trade war: ‘This is getting worse’

After the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and the two countries failed to reach a trade deal, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation. The measures, due to begin September 8, cover steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, pulp, paper and electronics. Economists discussed the possible effects on both sides of the border.