US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

The US has been unable to agree on a trade deal with Canada and must therefore impose tariffs on it. This was reported by the American publication The Washington Post (WP).

“Canada missed an opportunity to act together with the United States,” the publication quoted US Trade Representative Jamison Greer as saying.

As a result, tariffs of 50 percent will be imposed on a number of Canadian products as early as August 22. They will affect, in particular, beer and cheese.

According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the negotiation process with the United States was “dishonest and uneconomic.” “Canada will respond dollar for dollar to protect its workers and commercial sectors,” he commented on American sanctions pressure.