Canada strikes back in a trade war with the U.S.

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha,

Michel Martin

Published August 26, 2026 at 7:13 AM EDT

Canada will tariff nearly $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. All this trade uncertainty makes it tough for businesses on both sides of the border.

Stephan Bisaha

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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