Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effect
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Trump halts plan for 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Ontario sets 25% surcharge on energy exports to US to counter Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says province ‘won’t back down’ until US president retracts duties on Canada. The Canadian province of Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the states ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – business live
Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil. Full story: Trump tariffs on ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump raises Canada tariffs to 50% after Ontario threatens electricity surcharge
President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imported from Canada after the province of Ontario announced surcharges on electricity going into New York, ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war
European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions. Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
U.S. makes concession, dropping additional 25 percent tariff on steel & aluminum: Ontario premier
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his decisions to lift the 25% surcharge on electricity exports after speaking with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. It comes after ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Ontario hits power exports to US with 25% surcharge as trade war escalates
Canadian province’s decision will affect 1.5mn households and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota and New YorkFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates
The European Union announced countermeasures targeting the U.S. after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect.CNBC - Mar. 12
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