US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By BBC News
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Tensions between the United States and Canada intensify as President Trump considers imposing substantial tariffs on automotive imports. Canadian economist Mark Carney warns that such measures could devastate Canada's automotive sector, threatening thousands of jobs and destabilizing North American trade relationships. Carney signals willingness to resume negotiations, but only if the US administration adopts a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving trade disputes.
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