US and Canada point fingers after trade talks collapse

Talks between the US and Canada to reach a trade deal fell apart late on Friday, sparking a trade war between the neighbouring countries. As a result, US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, effective immediately, while Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would match Trump’s tariffs “dollar for dollar" starting 8 September. Both sides have accused the other of asking for too much with Trump saying Canada wants "the benefits of being a state,