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Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates

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