Trump, tariff and Canada
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The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.
President Trump warns Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports if the country doesn't address fentanyl trafficking and existing trade disputes.
The government says it remains in negotiations to secure a trade deal with Washington before the Aug. 1 deadline.
The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries and more.
The US president's threatened new tariffs on Brazil are likely to have major political ramifications in the country.
Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Brazil over its domestic political affairs, the most extreme case yet of the US president weaponizing trade policy to make unrelated demands.
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