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Member News
Find out about product releases, breakthroughs and recognitions from world-leading Canadian defence and security companies. The Member News page provides links to the latest news releases from our member companies from across Canada.
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The Canada-U.S. trade conflict has escalated. On August 22, the United States imposed additional 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods, including covered goods that qualify for preferential treatment under CUSMA. Canada has suspended bilateral negotiations and will introduce matching counter-tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 8.