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Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

SECTIONS Untested; Trump's new tariffs · Business · 2026-08-29

Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

President Trump invoked a 96-year-old law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. This action prompted retaliatory measures from Ottawa, straining bilateral relations. Legal experts question the legality and applicability of this Depression-era statute. Newer trade laws may have superseded the author... President Trump invoked a 96-year-old law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. This action prompted retaliatory measures from Ottawa, straining bilateral relations. Legal experts question the legality and applicability of this Depression-era statute. President Trump invoked a 96-year-old law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. This action prompted retaliatory measures from Ottawa, straining bilateral relations. Legal experts question the legality and applicability of this Depression-era statute. Newer trade laws may have superseded the authority Trump utilized. Businesses have been slow to challenge these tariffs in court. Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

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