Canada vs U.S. Trade War Looms | Calgary News

Canada braces for a major trade showdown with the U.S., set to hit August 19th, as Washington prepares to slap a 50% tariff on Canadian exports including aluminum, steel, autos, and clothing — a move triggered by disputes over dairy quotas and alcohol bans. Prime Minister Carney is personally engaged, with top negotiators in Washington pushing for a last-minute deal, while warning of possible Canadian retaliation using energy and potash as leverage. With less than two weeks until implementation, both sides are racing to avoid a damaging escalation that could cost Canada nearly $30 billion in lost exports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7901292170e4df47