Canadian businesses bracing for new 50% tariffs from U.S.

Canadian businesses bracing for new 50% tariffs from U.S.

August 22, 2026 2:06 pm EST.

New 50% tariffs from the U.S. are now in effect after trade talks fell apart at the last minute. Corinne Pohlmann from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business talks about the possible impact and what Canada should do in response.

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