Trump warns Canada auto tariff could go up - Breaking The News

Trump warns Canada auto tariff could go up

23 April

1 min read

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United States President Donald Trump warned that the current 25% levy on automobiles imported from Canada could increase. He said he had a good conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, adding that trade talks with that country are going "very well."

The president also told reporters that he was not considering changes to duties on automobile parts.

Trump stressed the US does not need Canadian products such as cars, adding that automobiles should be produced in America instead.

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