Trump steps up insults against Canada as relationship with US neighbour morphs into a full-blown trade war

The United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to increase tariffs on vehicles, automotive parts and steel imported from Canada to 50 per cent, accusing the…

The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.

President’s justification for starting the trade war is not based in reality