Canada retaliates with tariffs against U.S. as relations deteriorate
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the two neighbors slide toward an all-out trade war. The tariffs will hit a range of U.S. products, from industrial goods to everyday items. At the same time, President Trump is threatening Canada with even steeper tariffs. William Brangham reports.
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In Ottawa today, Canada's government had a clear message: It's firing back.
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Finance Minister:
Canada will meet the moment. Canadians will meet the moment. We will meet the moment together. We will support our workers, our businesses and our industry with whatever it takes for as long as it takes.
