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How trade wars start?

Trade wars often begin when one country imposes tariffs or other restrictions on another's goods, prompting retaliation. The story mentions President Trump's trade war as the prompt for the Canadian boycott. These disputes can escalate, affecting international relations and global economies.

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Canadians boycott US goods as trade war escalates

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