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Canada's potential trade war

The Big Story
The Big Story
Episode • Feb 3, • 16m

**UPDATE**  

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said proposed tariffs on Canadian goods will be paused for 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon.

In a social media post, Trudeau said he outline Canada’s $1.3 billion border plan and also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl.

The Big Story will be covering the latest developments in the weeks to come.  

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President Donald Trump has followed through on his threats.  

Tariffs against Canadian goods imported to the US will begin at 12:01pm on February 4th.

Host David Smith breaks down what we know – and still don’t know – about this trade war with America.

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