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Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

President Trump invoked a 96-year-old law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. This action prompted retaliatory measures from Ottawa, straining bilateral relations. Legal experts question the legality and applicability of this Depression-era statute. Newer trade laws may have superseded the authority Trump utilized. Businesses have been slow to challenge these tariffs in court.

29 Aug 2026 6:47 pm