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Saturday, August 22, 2026

New 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods took effect Saturday after last-minute trade negotiations collapsed, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge matching retaliation, Bloomberg reported. The duties apply to hundreds of Canadian products, including plywood, alcoholic beverages, electrical equipment and hockey gear. Carney said Canada would respond "dollar for dollar" to protect domestic workers and businesses.

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Why does Pres Trump seem to be so focused upon punishing our long-term allies, and aligning with other autocrats like Pres Xi, Pres Putin and Leader Kim?


Why?

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-22 12:33 AM | Reply

Taco Tuesday is only 4 days away.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-08-22 01:04 AM | Reply

"Gargh! Take that Canada! You and your stupid universal healthcare! Blargh! Why aren't you wasting billions of dollars attacking Iran for Israel? Pflargh! Stupid Canadian economy growing while we're sinking! Muslim lovers! Gargh!"


"FUNNY"

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-22 01:55 AM | Reply

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