What Are Tariffs

• Canadian blueberries come under U.S. trade officials’ scrutiny

  After waging war on Canadian dairy, steel and aluminum, U.S. trade representatives are setting their sights on foreign berry farmers and vegetable growers.

  Economy

  Oct 5, 2020
  
• Tariffs 101: Common questions about Trump’s tariffs answered

  Here’s a look at what tariffs are and how they work.

  World

  Jun 1, 2019
  
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• Why the U.S. ‘blinked’ last time on steel tariffs

  America’s history with steel tariffs has produced questionable results, most recently under George W. Bush, who dialed back his 2002 plan several times before scrapping it early.

  Politics

  May 31, 2018
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• Trump threatens new tariffs on China if trade deficit not reduced

  The United States runs a $375 billion goods trade deficit with China.

  Economy

  Mar 22, 2018
• Imposing tariffs on US goods likely to increase costs for Canadian consumers

  Retaliating against protectionist measures by President-elect Donald Trump by slapping tariffs on U.S. items would push up prices for Canadian consumers, experts say.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2017