US accuses Canada of election interference ahead of midterms
Washington cites Canadian tariffs, political meetings and anti-Trump ads as evidence of attempted election interference.

Washington cites Canadian tariffs, political meetings and anti-Trump ads as evidence of attempted election interference.




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