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What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S.

What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S.

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.

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The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.

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