Canada retaliates against US tariffs as Trump threatens to double duties on cars - Canada Perspective

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Ottawa is bracing for a prolonged trade war, with the Canadian government led by Carney preparing the economy for potential fallout, even if it means facing retaliatory measures from Trump on the automotive sector.

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Ottawa, August 25, 2026.

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Globe and MailMEDIUM
- Carney sounds alarm over auto industry as Trump tells Canada to 'fall in line'
National PostMEDIUM
- Here's how Canada and the U.S. can find an off-ramp and avoid a tariff war
CBC NewsMEDIUMstate media
- Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
Financial PostMEDIUM
- Tariff will hurt, but escalation risks a recession, economists warn
Toronto SunMEDIUM
- Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Tuesday
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to retaliate quicker with counter-tariffs
Global NewsMEDIUM
- Trade war enters new phase as Canada readies 'dollar-for-dollar' response
- 'We can't run our businesses': Canadian companies react to U.S. tariffs

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