Trump invokes untested law for Canada tariffs
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada on 25 August 2026 by invoking a dormant section of law, marking an aggressive move against a close US ally. The legal authority has troubled courts in the past.
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canada on 25 August 2026 by invoking a dormant section of law, marking an aggressive move against a close US ally. The legal authority has troubled courts in the past.
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The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.