Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’

The Guardian reports that Donald Trump defended a new round of tariffs on Canada—fifty percent on most goods—claiming the country cannot survive without the United States. The duties are set to take effect next month, and they've sparked tensions between Washington and Ottawa. Canadian leaders say they're united in response to the threats, and both sides are planning to talk before the tariffs go into effect.

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