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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Tanmay Puri

One Day After Friendly World Cup Meeting, Trump Slaps Canada With Shock 50% Tariffs

Trump Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs But Carney Vows To Fight Back (Credit: The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with Canada by announcing a 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods just one day after appearing alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the FIFA World Cup final.

The move came despite the two leaders sharing what appeared to be a friendly meeting during Sunday's showpiece event, with the White House insisting the gathering was not intended to discuss trade.

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