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Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%

NBC News Politics·August 24, 2026·1 min read
Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump hit back at Canada's Mark Carney in an escalating trade war by threatening a 50% tariff on cars, trucks and steel from Canada. The threat raises tensions between the two countries, potentially impacting cross-border trade and the automotive and metals industries. No further details on implementation or timing were provided.

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