After Canada fires back with retaliatory tariffs, Trump and Carney move to ease trade war in 2 sectors as South Africa braces for U.S. duty slap
Washington and Ottawa are currently negotiating an agreement to lower U.S. duties on Canadian automotive and steel imports, aiming to de-escalate cross-border trade tensions after previous talks broke down.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump [Image Credit: Sky News]
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- October 27, 2026
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- Awogbemila Temitope
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