Why Trump dusted off a 100-year-old law to tariff Canada
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The latest round of U.S. tariffs on Canada rely on a little-known section of a 1930s law that hasn’t been used since — but will it stand up in court? For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains why the Trump administration dusted off Section 338, how it could be challenged and why legal experts worry it could open a ‘Pandora's Box’ for future trade policy. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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