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[BUSINESS] · United States, Canada · 90 sources

Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, sparking trade dispute

President Donald Trump signed three proclamations under Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose 50 percent duties on a wide range of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy and other consumer and industrial products. The measures cover roughly $20 billion of annual Canadian exports and will take effect 30 days after signing. Energy products, potash, fish, critical minerals and other exempt categories are not subject to the new rates. The administration said the tariffs respond to what it called “discriminatory treatment” by Canada of U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a breach of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement, saying “we are prepared to intensify negotiations” and noting that Ottawa has already submitted detailed proposals to resolve the dispute. He warned that the actions increase costs for families on both sides of the border and pledged to defend Canadian workers, farmers and businesses. The move escalates a series of trade confrontations that began after earlier U.S. tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court and follows recent accusations that Canadian wild‑fire smoke has affected U.S. air quality.

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