Spotlight: U.S. re-imposes tariff on Canadian aluminum, sparking backlash

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to re-impose a 10-percent tariff on certain Canadian aluminum imports has sparked backlash at home and abroad, and reignited trade tensions with its major trading partner. The 10-percent tariff, which will affect non-alloyed unwrought aluminum articles, takes effect on Aug. 16, according to a newly released presidential proclamation. During a campaign speech at a factory in Ohio Thursday afternoon, Trump accused Canada of taking advantage of the United States and flooding the country with aluminum exports and killing U.S. aluminum jobs. The U.S. aluminum business has been "decimated" by Canada, Trump said, adding the...