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Tariffs Due to Take Effect at 12:01 A.m. Tuesday.

The U.S. government's decision to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with stocks tumbling sharply in late afternoon trading. The move is expected to deal a serious setback to the highly integrated North American economy, which relies heavily on trade between its southern and northern neighbors. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday.

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