US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump threatens to hike auto tariffs | BBC News


President Donald Trump has threatened to hike US tariffs on automobiles originating in Canada, as the trade war between the two neighbours continues to heat up.

Trump said on Monday that he will increase tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks, as well as auto parts, from 25% to 50% as of 1 January.

It comes after US-Canada trade talks collapsed late last week, with each side accusing the other of making unreasonable last-minute demands.

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