India, Aug. 25 -- Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on around 700 US goods worth $20 billion as the trade war between the two neighbouring countries intensifies.

The tariffs, ranging from 15% to 50%, will take effect on September 8, Canadian officials said on Tuesday.

Ottawa said its measures will match the US tariff levels and affect a range of industries, including steel, dairy and electronics.

He added that Canadians could see that the country was "united" in its response to Washington.

Ottawa hits back after US tariff escalation

The latest Canadian measures follow the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Canadian imports over the weekend after trade negotiations between the two countries broke ...