Canada set to double tariffs on US steel, widen scope to consumer goods
Canada will raise tariffs on US steel to 50% and add duties on motorcycles, cosmetics, and cheese unless a last-minute deal is reached.
Canada is poised to escalate its trade dispute with the United States, with new retaliatory tariffs set to take effect unless a last-minute agreement is reached. The measures, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, would double the duty on several American steel products from 25% to 50%.
The expanded tariff list also targets a range of consumer goods imported from the US. Motorcycles, cosmetics, and cheese are among the items that would face fresh duties, broadening the scope of the trade conflict beyond industrial materials into everyday retail categories.
The move comes as part of an ongoing tit-for-tat exchange between Ottawa and Washington over trade policy. The Canadian government has framed the tariffs as a direct response to US actions, though no specific trigger or timeline for a possible reprieve has been detailed.
If implemented, the higher steel duties would significantly raise costs for American producers exporting to Canada. The inclusion of consumer products signals that Ottawa is prepared to apply pressure across multiple sectors of the US economy.
No further details on the exact list of affected products or the precise implementation date were provided. The situation remains fluid, with the possibility of a last-minute diplomatic resolution still on the table.