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What to know about the growing trade war between Canada and the U.S. as Carney responds with tariffs

What to know about the growing trade war between Canada and the U.S. as Carney responds with tariffs

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September 8th, 2026

What to know about the growing trade war between Canada and the U.S. as Carney responds with tariffs

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Canada answered on Tuesday with tariffs on about 20 billion dollars of American goods.

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

This happened after Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs.

Esto ocurrió 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, appliances, clothing, and cosmetics.

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

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

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

They could also limit Canada's independence.

También podrían limitar la independencia canadiense.

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

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

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

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

U.S. liquor exports to Canada fell more than 70% from a year earlier after those restrictions.

Las exportaciones de licores de EE. UU. a Canadá cayeron más del 70% interanual tras esas restricciones.

RBC Economics said the measures will barely affect overall U.S. growth.

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

But they could hit some companies.

Pero podrían golpear a algunas empresas.

Trump has increased the pressure with threats and personal attacks.

Trump ha intensificado la presión con amenazas y ataques personales.

On Monday, he threatened to ban the sale of Bombardier planes in the U.S. 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, answered that Bombardier uses GE and Honeywell engines made in the U.S.

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

It also employs about 3,000 American workers.

También emplea a unos 3,000 trabajadores estadounidenses.

Trump renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America."

Trump renombró el Lago Ontario como "Lago América".

That change is ignored in Canada.

Ese cambio es ignorado en Canadá.

The trade war has united public support behind Carney.

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

Canadians have reduced trips to the U.S. and are boycotting American products.

Los canadienses han reducido los viajes a EE. UU. y boicotean productos estadounidenses.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, 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 that we can show the world that 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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