The United States has imposed additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, citing alleged trade discrimination against several U.S. products and industries.
Senior Trump administration officials confirmed the move, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations.
This development represents a substantial intensification of the trade friction that has been building between Washington and Ottawa.
The tariffs target specific sectors where the U.S. government claims Canadian policies have unfairly disadvantaged American businesses.
The move comes amid broader tensions over the trilateral trade pact with Mexico, which has faced vocal criticism from the Trump administration.
The announcement adds to a series of confrontations between the two countries.