US and Canada negotiate to avert 50% tariff deadline

US-Canada trade dispute tariffs automotive industry dairy quotas USMCA

US and Canadian negotiators are engaged in intense, last-minute discussions to avert a new round of American tariffs scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, August 19. The proposed tariffs, authorized under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, could reach 50 percent on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, including wine, furniture, dairy, cement, clothing, and various outdoor equipment.

A primary point of contention involves the automotive sector. While officials are discussing a potential reduction of the current 25 percent tariff on Canadian vehicle imports to between 12.5 and 15 percent, significant disagreements remain regarding how to calculate North American content for tariff deductions. Washington seeks rules favoring American-made components, whereas Ottawa advocates for a broader calculation including parts from Mexico.

Other critical sticking points include Canada’s dairy supply management system and provincial restrictions on the sale of American alcohol. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc are working to reach a deal before the deadline, though negotiations remain delicate. Canada has also sought relief for its steel, aluminum, and softwood lumber industries, which face significant tariff pressures.

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Canada · Dominic LeBlanc · Donald Trump · Jamieson Greer · Mark Carney · United States

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[● 2 SOURCES] The two sides disagree on how to calculate North American content for vehicle tariff deductions. dagens.de · thinktank.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The US has requested Canada remove retaliatory tariffs on American autos and adjust dairy quotas. kahawatungu.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Negotiators are considering reducing the 25 percent US tariff on Canadian vehicle imports to 15 percent. dagens.de · thinktank.pk
[● 5 SOURCES] The deadline for the new round of tariffs is Wednesday, August 19. thinktank.pk · kahawatungu.com · www.biznis.ba · www.epochtimes.com · forbes.ge
[● 6 SOURCES] US and Canadian officials are engaged in intense negotiations to resolve trade disputes. dagens.de · thinktank.pk · kahawatungu.com · www.biznis.ba · www.epochtimes.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The US is threatening 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods. thinktank.pk · kahawatungu.com · www.biznis.ba · www.epochtimes.com · forbes.ge
[● 4 SOURCES] The US has requested the removal of Canadian provincial bans on US alcohol sales. kahawatungu.com · thinktank.pk · www.biznis.ba · www.epochtimes.com