US 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect as Trade Talks Collapse
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after talks failed, prompting Canada to plan dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
Daily Current Affairs — 23 August 2026
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Iraq Says Iran Showing 'Flexibility' on Hormuz Oil Exports
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Canada will impose matching tariffs on US products starting September 8, responding to new US duties on $20 billion of Canadian exports.
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Lula Hits Campaign Trail in Rio, Takes Swipes at Putin and Trump
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Rescuers Search Rubble After Russian Drone Strike on Kryvyi Rih Mall
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Mass Abduction at Mosque in Nigeria's Niger State Leaves Scores Missing
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