President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that sparked retaliation from Canada, China, and Mexico, leading to fears of a trade war. Canada and China condemned the tariffs and announced countermeasures, with Canada imposing a 25 percent tariff on American goods and China implementing tariffs on various U.S. products. The tariffs caused global market sell-offs, with industries like automotive hit hard, and raised concerns about price increases for consumers and businesses in the U.S.
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