Washington, United States, Aug 26, 2026 (AFP) - As Canada takes on US tariffs, what's behind the David and Goliath fight?

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2026-08-26
The United States and Canada have plunged into a trade war as Ottawa stands its ground in the face of President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, taking on the world's largest economy. Washington slams its longtime ally as the only trading partner besides China to retaliate against Trump's duties. But Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said: "You're at war when you get attacked. We got attacked." As new 50-percent US tariffs took effect on $20 bill......
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