Canada races for interim deal before Trump’s 50% tariffs inflame trade feud

Canadian officials have told their U.S. counterparts that if Trump carries out his 50 per cent tariff threat this month, it would severely damage relations

Canadian negotiators are trying to secure a deal with the US before 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods threatened by President Donald Trump kick in on Aug. 19, while warning of an ugly new phase of the trade dispute if the levies are imposed.