Cecilia Lei
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Apple News Today · Canada stands up to Trump — and prepares for a costly trade war · 24 Aug 2026
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The US and Canada are engaged in a dramatic economic standoff after a deal to lower tariffs fell apart.
Officials have been locked in last-minute talks last week, hoping to set the stage for a comprehensive deal that would ultimately bring the two countries closer together.
Trump appeared optimistic, preemptively declaring a deal was done last Tuesday.
Instead, the talks broke down after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to accept late concessions.
A range of Canadian goods now face 50% tariffs, while Canada is preparing its own tariffs on US products as well.
On Saturday morning, Kearney addressed the nation.
And he pointed to a broader rupture in relations.
In response, Trump accused Canada of seeking the benefits of being a US state without actually being one.
His trade representative, Jameson Greer, spoke to Fox on Saturday.
Canada had been looking to lower tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts, concessions the US were seemingly reluctant to give, and Kearney suggested the US had made last minute demands that would roll back efforts to promote French, an official language in Canada.
David Lynch is a global economics correspondent for the Washington Post.
He told us which industries would feel Trump's new tariffs.
As for Canada, Kearney has said that he will target sectors that include dairy, appliances, steel and electronics.
Lynch says the timeline for fixing this latest tit for tat is up in the air for now, but both sides are aware of the potential costs of a prolonged economic battle.
Later today, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant will outline his plans to impose what he calls the toughest sanctions in history on Iran.
Trump described it as an economic D-Day for the country with measures that could widen to hit anyone doing business with Tehran.
That could have big implications for major US trading partners, including China.
Bessant spoke to CNBC last week to discuss the plans.
Farnoush Amiri is a national security correspondent for the Associated Press.
She told us any attempt to spread the economic pain to other countries would be a stunning move.
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