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Dominic LeBlanc

Dominic LeBlanc

Canadian politician (born 1967)

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  • Aug 22

    United States enacts 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars in Canadian goods as trade talks fail

    Tariffs of 50% on Canadian exports valued at $20 billion took effect at midnight after negotiations in Washington collapsed, prompting Ottawa to threaten dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties.

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