Global Politics Report Editorial

With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk

Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 05:39 PM ET

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Original source: Al Jazeera