Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
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Donald Trump defended new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. The White House announced the sweeping import duties on Monday, set to take effect next month. Mark Carney responded that Canada is united in the face of threats. Leaders from both countries have agreed to talk before the tariffs are implemented, as tensions escalate.
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50% tariff rate imposed on most Canadian goods
The White House announced a round of import duties on Monday.
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Trump claimed that Canada cannot survive without the US.
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- Trump claims Canada needs the US to survive
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Loaded language removed<p>Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next month</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST utm_campaign=BN22326 utm_content=signup utm_term=standfirst utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign…
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Trump claimed that Canada cannot survive without the US.
The GuardianMark Carney said Canada is 'united' in the face of threats.
The GuardianThe White House announced a round of import duties on Monday.
The GuardianThe tariffs are due to come into effect next month.
The GuardianLeaders agreed to talk before tariffs take effect.
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