US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail

The tariffs that came into effect just after midnight (0400 GMT) on some $20 billion of Canadian goods - things like wooden ice hockey sticks that are rarely used anymore - are far ​from an economic game-changer for the largest US trading partner after Mexico

US hits Canadian goods with 50pc tariffs after trade talks fail  Dawn

The United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on US$20 billion worth of Canadian products early on Saturday and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. US President Donald Trump’s import taxes w

Canada would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar", says Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Canadian prime minister says country will match tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failure to secure US trade agreement.

US-Canada trade talks fell apart just before a midnight deadline, with 50% tariffs hitting billions of dollars of Canadian goods and Prime Minister Mark Carney vowing to retaliate in a dispute that looks poised to intensify.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Canadian and U.S. negotiators have struck a 'very good' tentative deal 'for both parties,' delaying tariffs for three days. Follow for live updates.