President Donald Trump will impose 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods to address discriminatory treatment of American products.
The administration announced on Monday that President Donald Trump will impose 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement. The new duties, which take effect in 30 days, aim to hold Canada accountable for discriminating against American automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products. While the tariffs cover approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods, they exclude energy products, fish, and critical minerals. The administration used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to implement these levies, a legal provision previously untested for this purpose. Unlike previous trade actions, these tariffs will apply to products covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the move as a direct violation of the trade pact and expressed readiness to intensify discussions. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Canada to respond with equal retaliation. The administration noted that Canada was one of only two countries to retaliate against previous US tariffs, alongside China.