Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRob GilesTuesday 25 August 2026 01:02 BSTDoug Ford unleashes on Trump as US-Canada tariff battle heats upCanada plans to unveil targeted retaliatory tariffs against the United States following the breakdown of trade negotiations with the Trump administration.President Donald Trump escalated the dispute by threatening 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel if Canada fails to fall in line.Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. of attempting to dismantle major Canadian industries and treat Canada as a subsidiary.Ontario Premier Doug Ford signaled strong political unity across Canada, warning that cutting off electricity exports and critical minerals to the U.S. is on the table.The escalating trade conflict marks a severe deterioration in U.S.-Canada relations after Canadian officials rejected demands they argued threatened national sovereignty.In fullCanada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday as trade war escalatesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in