'Copying The EU': Trump Calls Off Trade Negotiations With Canada, Threatens New Tariffs
In a significant blow to Canada, United States President Donald Trump announced termination of trade negotiations with Ottawa with immediate effect. While making the announcement, he cited Canada's digital services tax and adding that Ottawa will learn of their tariff rate within a week.
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