The levies scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday symbolize the latest clash in a conflict that has strained relations between the United States and Canada over the past year.
The U.S. and Canadian national flags flutter side by side at the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ontario, reflecting the close ties that are currently under pressure.
According to industry executives and trade specialists monitoring the discussions, the two countries are negotiating to prevent the implementation of punitive 50 percent tariffs. These tariffs are set to target Canadian products including hockey sticks, wine, and cement.
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