Trump signals easing of tensions with Canada after latest tariff blowup

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The United States’s trade war with Canada took a series of dizzying turns on Tuesday with threats, posturing, and what appeared to be an eventual lowering of temperatures over electricity surcharges.

The day started with President Donald Trump slapping a 25% levy against steel and aluminum imported from Canada, on top of a previous 25% tariff, in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford announcing a 25% surcharge on electricity to the U.S.

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