Trump uses novel US statute to levy 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods
By Bradley Dress ( July 20, 2026, 23:41 GMT | Insight) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday signed proclamations to impose 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods via a novel statute under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, likely setting up a major legal challenge.US President Donald Trump on Monday signed proclamations to impose 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods via a novel statute under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, likely setting up a major legal challenge....
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