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Canada Strikes Back at US over Tariffs, Unveils Aid Package

by Reuters

   Canada struck back at U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs on Friday, vowing
   to impose punitive measures on C$16.6 billion ($12.63 billion) of
   American goods and unveiling a C$2 billion aid package for affected
   industries
   and workers.

   Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told a news conference the tariffs
   would come into effect on July 1.