Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 23, 2026 at 03:11 PM ET
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Original source: BBC News