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Global stocks fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff war against Canada, leaving Europe squarely in the firing line, sparking a modest investor push into safe havens like gold,
Canada is one of the United States' top trading partners, with more than $410 billion of goods crossing into the country last year.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, starting Aug. 1. Trump cited fentanyl as a reason for the tariffs, while also complaining about Ottawa's retaliatory duties.
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President Trump said he will raise taxes on imported goods from Canada to 35 percent starting August 1, deepening a rift between the two trade allies.
President Donald Trump has announced in a letter on social media that Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% tariff rate starting Aug. 1