Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
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A 50% tariff on Canadian imports hits cross-border freight economics overnight—routing, contracts, and inventory buffers all get repriced. Logistics-heavy operators need to revisit lane mix, nearshoring options, and pass-through clauses this week, not next quarter.
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