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Canada and the U.S. in a trade war: what to know as Carney puts tariffs on

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September 8th, 2026

Canada and the U.S. in a trade war: what to know as Carney puts tariffs on

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Canada answered on Tuesday with taxes on about 20 billion dollars of US goods.

Canadá respondió el martes con aranceles a unos 20 mil millones de dólares en bienes de EE. UU.

This happened after the last round of Donald Trump's taxes.

Esto pasó después de la última ronda de aranceles de Donald Trump.

The rates are 15%, 25%, or 50%.

Las tasas son del 15%, 25% o 50%.

They affect steel, aluminum, cheese, home machines, clothes, and cosmetics.

Afectan a acero, aluminio, queso, electrodomésticos, ropa y cosméticos.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that US demands could empty key industries.

El primer ministro Mark Carney dice que las demandas de EE. UU. podrían vaciar industrias clave.

He also says they could limit Canada's independence.

También dice que podrían limitar la independencia canadiense.

Canada says its tariffs match Washington's dollar for dollar.

Canadá dice que sus aranceles igualan los de Washington dólar por dólar.

Eight of its ten provinces still limit or ban American alcohol.

Ocho de sus diez provincias siguen restringiendo o prohibiendo el alcohol estadounidense.

US liquor sales to Canada fell more than 70% in one year after those limits.

Las exportaciones de licores de EE. UU. a Canadá cayeron más del 70% en un año después de esas restricciones.

RBC Economics said the measures will barely affect US overall growth.

RBC Economics dijo que las medidas apenas afectarán el crecimiento general de EE. UU.

But it said they could hurt some companies.

Pero dijo que podrían golpear a algunas empresas.

Trump has increased the pressure with threats and personal attacks.

Trump ha aumentado la presión con amenazas y ataques personales.

On Monday he said he would stop the sale of Bombardier planes in the US. He said this if they do not build them there.

El lunes amenazó con prohibir la venta de aviones de Bombardier en EE. UU. si no fabrican allí.

Flavio Volpe, from APMA Canada, said Bombardier uses GE and Honeywell engines. These engines are made in the US.

Flavio Volpe, de APMA Canada, respondió que Bombardier usa motores GE y Honeywell hechos en EE. UU.

He also said that the company employs about 3,000 American workers.

También dijo que la empresa emplea a unos 3,000 trabajadores estadounidenses.

Trump also renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America".

Trump también renombró el Lago Ontario como "Lago América".

In Canada, people ignore that change.

En Canadá, la gente ignora ese cambio.

The trade war has brought public support together behind Carney.

La guerra comercial ha unido el apoyo público detrás de Carney.

Canadians have cut trips to the U.S.

Los canadienses han reducido los viajes a EE. UU.

They also boycott American products.

También boicotean productos estadounidenses.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, car parts, and steel next year.

Trump amenaza con aranceles del 50% a vehículos, autopartes y acero canadienses el próximo año.

The U.S. economy is about 13 times bigger.

La economía de EE. UU. es unas 13 veces más grande.

But Washington depends on Canadian oil and potash.

Pero Washington depende del petróleo y la potasa canadienses.

Minister Mélanie Joly said: "I am sure we can show the world." "Canada will win this trade war."

La ministra Mélanie Joly dijo: "Estoy convencida de que podremos mostrar al mundo que Canadá ganará esta guerra comercial".

September 8th, 2026

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Canada and the U.S. in a trade war: what to know as Carney puts tariffs on

Canada and the U.S. in a trade war: what to know as Carney puts tariffs on

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