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50 Percent Opening Bid: Canadian Imports Subject To Section 338 Tariffs Amid USMCA Talks
President Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for the first time in history, imposing 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports across motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy sectors. The tariffs take effect August 19, 2026, and apply regardless of USMCA qualification, raising unprecedented legal questions while opening a 30-day negotiating window with Canada. Will this novel use of century-old trade authority withstand legal scrutiny, and can diplomatic r
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