Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports, Citing Long-Defunct Law
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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politics
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
world
New US tariffs on Brazilian imports are influencing voter sentiment, potentially aiding incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:53 AM
world
The United States plans to impose fresh tariffs on multiple countries amid the expiration of President Trump's temporary global duties, with significant levies announced on Brazilian and Canadian goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 AM
politics
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM
general
For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
us
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to deepen negotiations after US President Donald Trump orders 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
us
The White House announced tariffs targeting a broad range of Canadian products amid trade tensions, with a 30-day window for negotiations.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 12:04 AM
politics
A panel of Reason editors discusses the intensifying conflict in Iran, new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, and President Trump's recent election security address.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 11:53 PM
world
US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PMpolitics
Over 900 wildfires in Canada have caused smoke to blanket parts of the U.S., prompting President Trump to threaten new tariffs on Canada.
CBS Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 12:21 AMpolitics
Experts say the proposed tariffs would harm both economies and lack legal basis.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 9:55 PMworld
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejects U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports and signals possible retaliation amid ongoing trade tensions.
Africanews | Jul 18, 2026, 11:01 AMworld
US President Donald Trump has warned of imposing steeper tariffs on Canada amid ongoing wildfires causing widespread smoke across North America.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:41 AMworld
The European Union renews demands for Israel to stop settlement growth in the occupied West Bank, highlighting recent attacks on Palestinian children and warning of threats to the two-state solution.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:15 AMus
Amid widespread wildfires in Canada and the US, Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump accuse Canada of negligence and propose tariffs and sanctions as smoke severely degrades air quality across northern US states.
Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 10:46 PMworld
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting thousands of Brazilian goods, excluding key products like beef and coffee, following an investigation into unfair trade practices.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:06 PM
world
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises fast-track courts to address exam paper leaks that have sparked widespread student demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 6:33 AM
world
The US president targets Canada's dairy supply management system as a key irritant, threatening tariffs that could impact $20 billion in Canadian goods.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:51 AM
world
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:02 AM
us
The Republican-controlled House passed a budget resolution enabling a reconciliation bill to fund the conflict with Iran and support farmers, while also attempting to impose new voting restrictions.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 10:48 PM
politics
President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran while attending the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East, as political figures weigh in on related domestic and international issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM
politics
Adam Candeub, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM
politics
Adam Candeub, currently general counsel for the FCC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocating for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 6:23 PMShowing 1-24 of 81 articles.