Trump, Canada and tariff
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The European Union and its 27 member nation bloc became the latest of the United States' top trading partners to come to an agreement with Trump over the weekend, joining the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia in announcing deals during July.
Throughout his new term, starting with his inaugural address, President Donald Trump has said he was “saved by God” to make America great again. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney rarely evokes religion in public;
Time is running out for countries to reach an agreement to avoid Donald Trump's delayed tariffs.
If Trump's duties remain in place in 21 days, Canada will add tariffs on the remaining $86.2 billion worth of U.S. imports, including vehicles, produce and meat.
The rate will apply in addition to individual “reciprocal” tariffs targeting countries with which the US runs a trade deficit.
The Trump administration has softened its stance toward China, allowing the sale of AI chips and cancelling meetings with top Taiwanese officials.