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The tariffs, which ranged from 15 to 50 percent, were initially set to go into effect on September 8. The measures targeted over 900 U.S. products, including a 25 percent tariff on trout, eels, carp, tuna, lobster, oysters, shrimps, and salmon. Canada's seafood sector is closely integrated with the United States, with both countries being top destinations for lobster exports."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Tariff Details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The City News report stated that the tariffs ranged from 15 to 50 percent, with a 25 percent tariff specifically on a range of fresh and frozen U.S. seafood. 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