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USD/CAD Climbs as Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond USMCA Protections

Published Jul 20, 2026 10:57 PM Source: Action Forex Event Time: Jul 20, 2026 10:57 PM
USD/CAD Climbs as Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond USMCA Protections

Source: Action Forex - https://www.actionforex.com/action-insight/market-overview/647908-usd-cad-climbs-as-trump-expands-tariffs-beyond-usmca-protections/
Published: Jul 20, 2026 10:57 PM

The latest US tariffs on Canadian goods may be relatively modest in size, but the market reaction suggests investors are focusing on something bigger than the immediate trade impact. USD/CAD advanced after US President Donald Trump signed three proclamations imposing 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian exports, including alcohol, dairy products, motor vehicles, cement, hockey equipment and electrical machinery.