Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs βdollar for dollar."

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs βdollar for dollar."

The prime minister spoke hours after the US imposed 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn worth of Canadian goods.

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US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.

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New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.

Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

Experts say even a last-minute breakthrough will not result in the US lifting all its tariffs on Canadian goods.
