Canada retaliates against US tariffs with levies on C$28 billion of American goods
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on C$28 billion in American goods after bilateral trade negotiations with the United States collapsed.
Following the collapse of bilateral trade talks, Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on approximately C$28 billion ($20 billion) worth of American goods. The measures respond to 50 percent Section 338 import duties enacted by the United States against roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports.
Ottawa's counter-tariffs target a wide selection of US products, including steel, furniture, apparel, and agricultural goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended further trade negotiations, reiterating that Canada would match the American tariffs "dollar for dollar." Alongside the trade barriers, Canadian officials outlined plans to roll out domestic financial support to protect workers and affected industries from potential economic disruption.
US officials previously warned that retaliatory measures could lead to additional trade restrictions as economic tensions between the historic allies continue to intensify.
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