US threatens 'economic D-Day' for Iran, while Canada retaliates against new US tariffs

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Published: 2026-08-24T17:26:08Z
Category: world
Source: Reuters / The Daily Star / Al Jazeera / Trading Economics / Financial Times

The United States has threatened an 'economic D-Day' against Iran and its trading partners, preparing to impose severe sanctions aimed at ending a nearly six-month conflict that has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Canada has announced 'dollar for dollar' tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump, escalating a trade dispute between the two nations.

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