Canada imposes tariffs up to 50% on U.S., risking wider trade war Updated 5 mins ago

Canada imposed tariffs of 15% to 50% on hundreds of products from the U.S. on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney bets that standing up to President Donald Trump will eventually help Ottawa's negotiating position with its biggest trading partner. Carney's government increased the import tax on many U.S. steel items to 50% from 25%, and applied tariffs to a range of consumer goods — motorcycles, cosmetics, cheese and more — at 12:01 a.m. Unlock unlimited access to daily events, breaking news, community stories and more. Subscribe to unlock the full article. Subscribe for only $1 for 4 weeks to get unlimited access. Subscribe Now