US to double tariffs on Canadian metals to 50%, says Trump

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said he was increasing the steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian goods to 50 per cent to retaliate against Ontario’s move to place a levy on electricity sent to the US.“This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th,” Mr Trump said in a social media post. The move doubles a planned 25 per cent metals tariff set to take effect just after midnight.Mr Trump said he would also “substantially increase” tariffs on Canadian car parts on April 2..