Canada responds to US levies with counter-tariffs up to 50 percent
Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs as high as 50 percent on approximately C$28 billion worth of American imports.
Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs as high as 50 percent on approximately C$28 billion ($20 billion) worth of American imports following the breakdown of bilateral trade negotiations. The retaliatory measure follows the implementation of 50 percent US tariffs on Canadian goods that took effect over the weekend, impacting around five percent of Ottawa's annual exports to the United States.
The Canadian response targets a broad selection of US products, including steel, furniture, fresh tuna, and apparel. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government previously signaled that countermeasures would pair reciprocal duties with targeted financial relief to shield domestic companies and workers affected by the escalating dispute. US President Donald Trump has warned that duties could expand further if the trade conflict remains unresolved.
Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, Sweden Herald
Sources
- Cyprus Mail — US, Canada fail to reach trade deal as 50% tariffs take effect
- STV News — US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade talks break down
- Sweden Herald — Canada to unveil tariff response to protect businesses and workers
- France24 — What to know about Trump's Canada tariffs and the escalating trade war
- BBC News — Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Earlier coverage
- Sep 1, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCCanada to outline counter-tariffs and economic support after US trade talks collapse
- Sep 1, 2026, 08:00 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory tariffs following breakdown in US trade talks
- Sep 1, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory package as US imposes 50 percent tariffs
- Sep 1, 2026, 04:30 AM UTCCanada prepares response as US 50 percent tariffs take effect
- Aug 31, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory package as 50 percent US tariffs take effect
- Aug 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory tariffs following US trade deal collapse
- Aug 30, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory measures following US tariff implementation
- Aug 30, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCCanada prepares retaliatory package as US tariffs take effect
- Aug 29, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCUS-Canada trade conflict deepens as 50 percent tariffs take effect
- Aug 29, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCCanada to unveil retaliatory package following 50% US tariffs