Trump escalates trade war with Canada following Palestine stance
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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his trade war with Canada a day ahead of his August 1 deadline for a tariff agreement, saying it would be "very hard" to make a deal with Canada after it gave its support to Palestinian statehood.
Breakdown
- Trump escalates trade war with Canada ahead of tariff agreement deadline.
- Trump cites Canada's plan to recognize Palestine as complicating trade talks. 14s
- Canada's move follows similar announcements by France and Britain. 26s
- Tariff negotiations are ongoing but may not conclude by the deadline. 43s
- U.S. threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by current trade agreement. 56s
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