Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports

Core point

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada. The duties take effect within 30 days and are a response to what Trump calls 'unequal treatment' of US products. The tariffs will affect various consumer and industrial goods, but key exports like energy and fish will be exempt. This move escalates existing trade tensions and builds on previous tariffs already in place.