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CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. is flexing its economic power — drawing retaliation
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. has imposed steep tariffs on Canada, prompting retaliatory duties from Ottawa on over 700 U.S. goods including steel and aluminum. Meanwhile, China is incrementally reducing reliance on dollar-based finance to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Iran, which is negotiating with Oman to secure a shipping route around the Strait of Hormuz excluding U.S. involvement.
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You face an escalating trade conflict that hardens market access between the U.S. and Canada while China's financial moves signal rising dollar alternatives. Consider which supply or payment chains expose you to sanctions risk or tariff disruption now.
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