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'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to newtariff tensions with the US

Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties between the two neighbours.

BBC News24 Aug 2026, 08:20 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readAmericasAmericas

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'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US

Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties between the two neighbours.

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Source: BBC News. Published 24 Aug 2026, 08:20 pm.

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