Canada Hits $20 Billion of U.S. Goods as Rollins Defends Trump's New Tariffs
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Updated · PBS NewsHour · Aug 25
Canada Hits $20 Billion of U.S. Goods as Rollins Defends Trump's New Tariffs
3 articles · Updated · PBS NewsHour · Aug 25
Summary
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods after President Donald Trump levied new duties on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports, including dairy products.
Brooke Rollins, speaking outside the White House, said the escalation is causing real concern for U.S. farmers and ranchers and acknowledged there are still "a lot of unknowns."
Rollins nonetheless backed Trump's approach, saying she is proud he is willing to make hard decisions and calling him the "ultimate negotiator" in trade disputes.
She argued the current clash will end in another round of negotiations and said U.S. farmers and ranchers will ultimately benefit if Washington comes out ahead.