The United States and Canada are locked in a deepening trade conflict after the U.S. government imposed new tariffs on Canadian products, prompting Canada to respond with retaliatory measures. The move has sparked fears of economic damage on both sides,

Canada will take legal action under the relevant international bodies to challenge the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on most Canadian goods, a senior government official said on Sunday, calling the tariffs illegal and unjustified.