Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canada after wildfires send smoke

Описание: President Donald Trump slapped a 50% tariff on the majority of Canadian imports late Monday afternoon, claiming Canada unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products.

The decision threatens to trigger economic turmoil, raising concerns about inflation and straining relations between two countries that previously enjoyed a friendly partnership. An administration official who disclosed the news indicated that Canada was among the few nations, aside from China, that struck back against Trump's earlier tariffs and needed to face consequences.

The official requested anonymity when discussing the president's actions and revealed that Trump signed three proclamations to implement the tariffs under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act. Multiple Democratic lawmakers last year pushed to abolish the section, warning that Trump could leverage it to undermine the economy.

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