US President Donald Trump welcomes Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025. File Image/Reuters
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Firstpost22-02-2026, 14:22

US Supreme Court tosses Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Canada eyes trade talks

  • US Supreme Court struck down Trump's reciprocal tariffs, including "fentanyl" tariffs, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
  • Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc welcomed the decision, calling the levies "unjustified," but noted challenges remain with steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs.
  • The ruling comes as the Canada-US-Mexico trade deal (USMCA) review approaches, covering a market of over 500 million people.
  • Trump's administration had imposed 25% tariffs on Canada, later raised to 35%, citing migrant and fentanyl concerns.
  • Despite the Supreme Court ruling, Trump's administration plans a new 15% global tariff, though the USMCA exemption will continue.

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