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Canada Growth Up But Trump Tariffs Starting To Hurt

Canadians have seen exports surge but lower household spending as US President Donald Trump's tariffs begin to bite, new government figures show (Credit: AFP)

Canada's latest growth figures, released Friday, were better than expected, but also highlighted weaknesses in the economy as the effects of a trade war launched by US President Donald Trump began to take hold.

The nation has been shaken by the mercurial Republican billionaire's repeated tariff threats -- and his targeting of its automotive, steel and aluminum sectors in particular with 25 percent levies.

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