Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods
A shipping container is seen in the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, on Aug 23, 2026. (AFP photo)
Canada has announced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies.
Ottawa’s retaliation will take effect Sept. 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50-percent duties came into place on Aug. 22.
The retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent or 50 percent match U.S. levels, said Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. They impact industries including steel, dairy and electronics.
