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Trump’s 50% Tariff On Canadian Goods Previously Protected By His 2020 Trade Deal Sparks Backlash

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he would be slapping a large swath of Canadian goods with a 50% tariff in 30 days.

By Vannessa Viljoen ·

Trump’s 50% Tariff On Canadian Goods Previously Protected By His 2020 Trade Deal Sparks Backlash

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he would be slapping a large swath of Canadian goods, ranging from wine to ice hockey equipment, with a 50% tariff in 30 days. The Trump administration stated this was "in response to Canada's discriminatory treatment of American products." Stevie O’Brien, a public policy advisor and founding partner at Barrack Hill Public Affairs, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss.

Watch the full interview above.