In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global trade community, the US government has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian exports, including wine, hockey sticks, and other goods. The surprise announcement has left many Canadian businesses reeling, as they struggle to adapt to the sudden increase in costs. The tariffs, which are part of a long-standing trade dispute between the two nations, are the latest salvo in a heated battle over trade policies. With the US and Canada already engaged in a contentious renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the imposition of these tariffs is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries.

From wine to hockey sticks: Trump hits Canadian exports with 50% tariffs  Firstpost