Lawsuit challenges US tariffs on Canada as trade deal hopes fade
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The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting retaliation and negotiations. Courts have heard several challenges to the legal basis of the tariffs.
A lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing tariffs on Canada and harmed American businesses. CBC sources said hopes of a Canada-US trade deal before the US midterms have faded.
Why it matters: The outcome could affect tariffs on one of the world's largest bilateral trade relationships.
A lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, causing harm to US businesses. Sources told CBC that hopes of a Canada-US trade deal before the US midterms have faded.
Why it matters: The case could affect tariffs on trade between two of the world's most closely integrated economies.