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'Canada Was Just the First One To Find That Out': Top Economist Warns Trump's Tariffs Are a Global Trade War Test Case

Jul 22, 2026 · 08:28 AM ET· updated 1h ago
'Canada Was Just the First One To Find That Out': Top Economist Warns Trump's Tariffs Are a Global Trade War Test Case

Trump’s 50% Canada tariff is "not actually about Canada." Economist Justin Wolfers explains why it's a warning shot for global trade.

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The U.S. is testing out big taxes on imported goods, starting with Canada, to see how other countries react. When countries add taxes on imports, it can make things cost more for shoppers and might change how companies do business worldwide.

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