Trump asserts the US does not need Canada, yet the nation purchases most of its oil, natural gas, electricity, and industrial raw materials from its neighbor.
Following the breakdown of negotiations, the US imposed tariffs on 20 billion USD worth of Canadian goods starting 22/8, prompting Ottawa to announce retaliatory measures.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the country will impose a 25% tariff on certain goods imported from Brazil starting 22/7.