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Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV /AFP via Getty ImagesOTTAWA — The federal government announced it will match tariffs dollar for dollar on U.S. products on Tuesday, marking a tit-for-tat escalation in the trade conflict with Canada’s largest trading partner.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorCanada will impose 15, 25, and 50 per cent tariffs on products drawn from those targeted by U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs, effective Sept. 8. The counter-tariffs are expected to cover $27.6 billion worth of imports from the U.S.The matching on Section 232 tariffs also means Canadian tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum will increase from 25 to 50 per cent.The counter-tariffs are in response to the latest round of U.S. levies under Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930, that came into effect on Saturday following the suspension of trade talks between Canada and the U.S.Carney said several last-minute additions to a tentative agreement made a deal with the U.S. untenable, adding that it would require a change in “attitude” on the Americans’ part to get Canada back to the negotiating table.The Section 338 tariffs subjects $28 billion worth of Canadian goods ranging from hockey sticks to dairy products to a 50-per-cent levy.The list of U.S. products now subject to counter-tariffs include fish, cheese, beauty products, plywood, paper products and clothing.Speaking at a technical briefing, federal government officials said the goal of the counter-tariffs is to level the playing field for Canadian industries and businesses subject to U.S. tariffs.On Tuesday, the federal government also announced a $7.5 billion in additional funding to help businesses and workers weather the impacts of the latest round of American levies.This includes $2 billion to stand up a Regional Tariff Response Initiative for medium and small businesses under the existing Strategic Response Fund. An additional $500 million will be provided to Business Development Bank to provide more loans to affected businesses. Nearly $3.5 billion will go towards expanding employment insurance programs for workers and employers impacted by tariffs.More to come.National PostOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.