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The federal government will announce an extension of its gas tax break Wednesday, just days before Ottawa is planning to introduce new counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. goods, according to a senior government official.

The temporary tax break will be extended to Jan. 31, 2027, the official said.

The Globe is not naming the official because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the announcement.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will formally announce the extension at a Wednesday afternoon news conference in Ottawa.

More to come.

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