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Canada announced countermeasures and support for workers and businesses in response to United State's tariffs. Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK /PostmediaFollowing the collapse of trade talks between Canada and the U.S. last week, the federal government has released a long list of U.S.-made products that will be subject to counter-tariffs of between 15 and 50 per cent, effective Sept. 8.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 AccountorThe counter-tariffs are expected to cover $27.6 billion worth of imports from the U.S. and come after Trump’s latest 50 per cent levies on Canadian goods came into effect on Saturday.Here are the largest categories of products affected by the new tariffs, and the companies expected to be hit hardest.The federal government will impose 50 per cent tariffs on iron, steel and aluminum products such as wires, bars and rods, as well as parts for bridges, scaffolding and railway or tramway track construction. The 50 per cent levy will also apply to nails, needles, screws, bolts and nuts made with iron, steel or aluminum.Meanwhile, 25 per cent tariffs will apply to radiators, sinks and baths, and large kitchen appliances made with iron or steel, such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and dryers.Canadians could feel this impact when purchasing appliances made by companies such as Whirlpool (which also owns KitchenAid and other appliance brands), which already announced a 10 per cent price hike in April — its largest in a decade — and a separate 4 per cent price increase in July owing to industry decline.Whirlpool, which makes about 80 per cent of what it sells in the U.S., said that its performance had been disrupted by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s emergency tariffs in February.Air conditioning machines will be subject to 25 per cent tariffs, while 50 per cent tariffs will apply to forklift trucks and other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, as well as lawnmowers and harvesting machinery — including their parts.The Wall Street Journal notes that John Deere, which is the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment, along with other manufacturers that produce farming equipment throughout the Midwest, will be most impacted by these tariffs.A 25 per cent tariff will apply to some hand tools from Sept. 8, including pipe cutters, livestock branding irons and vices and clamps — both for toolmakers and for the surgical, dental and veterinary fields.Knives including table cutlery, as well as spoons, forks, ladles and tongs will also be subject to this levy, which will likely impact companies such as Cutco, which is the largest manufacturer of kitchen cutlery in North America and makes its knives at a factory in New York.Paper for writing or printing, alongside envelopes, tablecloths and serviettes, will be subject to a 50 per cent tariff, as well as products like account books, note books, order books, receipt books and letter pads. Paper plates and cups will also be affected.Elsewhere, a 25 per cent tariff will apply to toilet paper, paperboard and facial tissue. This means Canadians might see toilet paper prices soar, as the likes of Procter & Gamble (which owns Charmin and Bounty) are affected by new tariffs.P&G said last year that it would hike prices, with CEO Jon Moeller citing “tariffs, inflation, interest rates, political and social divisiveness” as factors deflating consumer spending on its products, according to CNN.Live fish, as well as fresh, chilled and frozen fish and fish parts imported from the U.S. will have 25 per cent tariffs applied, as well as fish that has been smoked, dried, salted or in brine.This tariff also applies to crustaceans including lobster, crab and shrimp, as well as molluscs including oysters, scallops and mussels.Tariffs of 50 per cent will be applied to tableware, kitchenware, seats and other furniture made of wood or metal. Chandeliers and plastic floor, wall or ceiling coverings will also be subject to 50 per cent tariffs, while carpets and other textile floor coverings will have a 25 per cent tariff applied, along with mountings and fittings for furniture, doors, staircases, windows and blinds.Parts of railway or tramway locomotives, motor cars and motor vehicles (for transporting both people and goods), along with trailers will be subject to 25 per cent tariffs.According to the Wall Street Journal, Harley-Davidson is particularly exposed to the impacts of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, having sold 6,400 motorcycles in Canada last year — about 5 per cent of its worldwide total.Meanwhile, General Motors, which owns Chevrolet and Cadillac among others, has already felt the impact of tariffs, with core profit falling 32 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, following the 25 per cent tariffs that arrived that spring, according to the Globe and Mail.Food productsSome milk and cream products as well as whey, natural honey, molasses and malt extract products in the form of mixes or doughs for baking will have 50 per cent tariffs applied.Elsewhere, a variety of cheese and curd products including cheddar, camembert, brie, gouda, mozzarella and more will be subject to 25 per cent tariffs.Lip and eye makeup and skincare as well as perfume, sunscreen, suntan, manicure and pedicure preparations and haircare products imported from the U.S. will all be subject to 50 per cent tariffs.This is another area where consumer goods company P&G will take a hit, as the owner of skincare brand Olay and haircare brands Pantene, Herbal Essence and Head & Shoulders.Elsewhere, a variety of clothing items from dresses, trousers and T-shirts to pullovers, coats and protective suits will have a 50 per cent tariff applied from September.And smartphones, telephone sets projectors, and video game consoles are among the electronics subject to 50 per cent tariffs.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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