'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US
Summary
The United States and Canada have started a new dispute over tariffs after trade talks ended without an agreement. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by applying the same rate to US goods.Key Facts
- Trade talks between the US and Canada ended abruptly without a deal.
- President Donald Trump set a 50% tariff on certain Canadian exports.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would match the tariff on US exports "dollar for dollar."
- Canadians expressed frustration about the trade dispute, fearing harm to economic and cultural ties.
- The BBC interviewed people in Montreal who called the situation "absolutely ridiculous."
- This tariff conflict is part of a growing trade war between the two countries.
- The dispute could impact the close relationship between the US and Canada.
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