Trump defends tariffs on Canada and cites trade losses

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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 3:46 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Donald Trump defended US tariffs on Canada and claimed the United States had lost up to $100 billion annually in trade. The supplied report provides no indication of a new tariff action.

SO WHAT?

US-Canada trade tensions could affect cross-border commerce and bilateral relations.

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COVERAGE

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twincities.comen

Trudy Rubin: Trump has started a dumb trade war with Canada that threatens US jobs and security

Sep 3, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC

klcc.orgen

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winnipegfreepress.comen

Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California – Winnipeg Free Press

Sep 3, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

theglobeandmail.comen

Canada's trade surplus narrowed in July as energy and metal exports fell

Sep 3, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

bnnbloomberg.caen

Trump tariff trade war may impact Canada investment summit

Sep 3, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC

bramptonguardian.comen

I'm Maine's governor. Trump's tariffs hurting both countries

Sep 3, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

wctrib.comen

American Opinion: Trump trade war with Canada is war on US businesses

Sep 3, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC

fortune.comen

Toilet paper becomes an issue for Trump again as Canada's tariffs could spell another shortage

Sep 3, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

npr.orgen

Facing tough reelection bid, Sen. Susan Collins navigates Trump's tariffs on Canada

Sep 3, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

npr.orgen

Facing tough reelection bid, Sen. Susan Collins navigates Trump's tariffs on Canada

Sep 3, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

moneycontrol.comen

Trump defends Canada tariffs, claims US lost up to $100 billion annually in trade

Sep 3, 2026, 3:46 AM UTC