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[BUSINESS] · United States, Canada · 100 sources

Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports

U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations that will impose an additional 50 percent tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, saying Ottawa gives “discriminatory treatment” to American alcohol, automobile and dairy products. The tariffs, which will take effect 30 days after signing, cover items such as wine, hockey sticks, cement, furniture, clothing and wigs, while exempting energy, potash, critical minerals, fish and products already subject to other sector‑specific duties.

The measures rely on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 – a legal provision that has never before been used – and are presented as a response not only to Canada’s trade practices but also to recent wildfire smoke that drifted into the United States, which Trump described as an “incalculable” cost. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa is ready to intensify negotiations and warned that the unilateral tariffs would raise prices for families. The dispute threatens to strain the United States‑Canada relationship and could trigger reciprocal measures.

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