PoliticsCanada announced a 10 per cent tariff on imports of canned vegetables ‌on Friday, saying the measure, which excludes the United States, was aimed at addressing challenges facing its domestic ​producers.Tariff takes effect Friday, will remain for a maximum of 200 daysThomson Reuters · Posted: Jun 19, 2026 1:57 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a 10 per cent tariff on the imports of canned vegetables from some countries. Products from the United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing countries have been exempted. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)Canada announced a 10 per cent tariff on imports of canned vegetables on Friday, saying the measure, which excludes the United States, was aimed at addressing challenges facing its domestic ​producers.The tariff, which takes effect ​immediately and lasts for a maximum of 200 days, will also not apply ​to canned vegetables from Mexico, Israel, Chile ⁠and developing ⁠countries due to ‌Canadian trade obligations, the Finance Ministry said.In a statement the department said the measure was provisional while it ⁠waited for the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to complete an inquiry to study whether increased imports of ‌canned vegetables were harming domestic processors.The tribunal is expected to conclude its work by Sept. 9.AnalysisTrump is unlikely to rip up CUSMA, his trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Here's whyTrump to hit more than 60 countries, including Canada, with new tariffs over 'forced labour'"The tribunal ... will provide recommendations on appropriate remedies if it issues an affirmative injury finding. In doing so, it will consider impacts on food affordability and security for Canadian households," the statement said. If the tribunal finds that imports are not negatively impacting Canadian vegetable processors, the tariff will be lifted. "With ⁠the imposition of this provisional safeguard ⁠measure, our ⁠priority remains a ​balanced approach that not only provides relief to ​our canned ⁠vegetables sector but also protects food security and affordability for Canadians," Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in the statement.