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LILLEY: Ottawa's latest tariffs mean higher prices and more questions

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Thinking about buying a new fridge? Thanks to Ottawa’s latest tariffs, it may have just become more expensive, along with the meat, fish, and beer you keep inside.

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On Tuesday, the Carney government announced a barrage of new tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of American goods.

Canada has revealed its counter-tariffs, and we can likely expect further trade measures from the United States.

Starting on Sept. 8, tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% will be applied to a whole range of American imports, from kitchen appliances like fridges and stoves to meat, fish, the aluminum cans that your beer and pop go into, clothing, make-up, springs, clamps, and a whole range of industrial inputs.

“On August 22, the United States of America imposed tariffs on 50% on approximately $28 billion in Canadian goods. Those tariffs will have real consequences for Canadian workers, businesses, and communities across our nation. Canada must........

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