U.S.-Canada trade war escalates as Trump doubles tariffs on metals imports

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA >> President Donald Trump today ramped up a burgeoning trade war with Canada, saying he will double tariffs set to take effect within hours on all imported steel and aluminum products from Canada to 50%, amplifying a focus on tariff increases that has sent financial markets reeling and business leaders ringing alarm bells about weakening consumer demand.

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