Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Linda Kenyon.
The U.S. Has imposed new 50% tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of Canadian
goods after trade talks fell apart overnight, with both sides trading blame for the breakdown.
NPR's Matt Bloom has more.
The impasse is the latest strain in already tense relations between the two allies.
The higher import costs will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the U.S.
Each year.
Ranging from hockey sticks to building materials.
Canada's prime minister has promised new dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs as well.
Business groups, including the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, say the tariff war could damage both countries' economies and drive up prices.
NPR's Matt Bloom.
President Trump spoke at a rally in South Carolina yesterday in support of Senator Darlene Graham.
She's the president's pick in the special U.S.
Senate Republican primary election to replace Graham's late brother, Lindsey.
Gavin Jackson with South Carolina Public Radio reports from Myrtle Beach.
In a debate this week, Senator Darlene Graham hesitated in answering a question about China and Taiwan
and said she isn't a national security expert.
Trump was friends with Lindsey Graham, who was a national security specialist.
The president has endorsed his sister and says she is more focused on affordability issues.