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United States imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

Washington applies 50% additional tariffs on Canadian products starting Wednesday.

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The measure affects $20 billion in exports, from dairy to electronic equipment.

Ottawa threatens to retaliate, risking a trade escalation outside the WTO framework.

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Ces droits de douane pourraient renchérir les prix des produits canadiens aux États-Unis et déclencher une guerre commerciale, affectant les entreprises et les consommateurs des deux côtés de la frontière dès cette semaine.

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