- President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian imports after trade talks collapsed, prompting protests from U.S. business leaders.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs to take effect in September.
- A federal judge ruled the Trump administratio
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