Trump escalates trade war with Canada with threat to raise tariffs on vehicles and steel – live

Guardian World•Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 02:30 PM•2 min read

The president says a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, steel and auto parts will take effect on 1 January 2027 Sign up for the US Breaking News email Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% today, after trade negotiations between Wa...

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‘We Don’t Need Canada’: Trump Escalates Trade War With Threat of 50% Auto Tariffs