Washington State Hit by New Trade Tensions as US Imposes Tariffs on Canada

A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports has gone into effect, sparking concerns about the impact on Washington state's economy.

The tariffs, which were implemented after talks between the two countries broke down, affect around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including booze and dairy products.

Canada has vowed to retaliate with 'dollar for dollar' tariffs on American goods starting September 8th. This latest trade dispute is causing uncertainty among businesses that rely heavily on cross-border trade.

The state's export data shows that Washington sent around $4 billion in goods to Canada in the first half of this year, including pulp and paper products worth over $200 million.