Trump’s Tariff Twists: Temporary Exemptions Granted Amid Tense U.S.-Canada Trade Talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump eased some of the new tariffs on Canadian imports Thursday after a fiery exchange with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had sharply criticized the 25% tariff imposed by Trump. The move comes amidst tensions that threatened to escalate into a full-blown trade war between the neighboring countries. The exemptions, effective immediately and lasting until April 2, will cover several categories of goods that comply with standards set by the …