Canada Unveils Counter-Tariffs Of 15-50% On US Goods

26th August, 2026 | News

Canada Announces Counter-Tariffs of Up to 50% on US Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

Canada has announced new counter-tariffs of between 15% and 50% on selected US goods, escalating trade tensions between the two traditionally close trading partners.

The measures, which are scheduled to take effect on September 8, 2026, come in response to the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on certain Canadian products.

The new Canadian tariffs will affect a wide range of goods, including steel and aluminium, dairy products, fresh and frozen fish, household appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, electrical equipment, tools and railway construction materials.

Under the plan, some steel and aluminium products will face tariffs of up to 50%, while other products will attract duties of 25% or 15%.

The Canadian government has also announced a C$7.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) support package for businesses and workers affected by the trade measures.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada’s response was designed to be proportionate and targeted, while Industry Minister Mélanie Joly urged Canadians to support local businesses.

The move has raised fears of further tit-for-tat tariff increases. Trump has already threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian automobiles to 50%, while tensions have also intensified between the US president and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The United States remains Canada’s largest trading partner, with Canadian exports to the US accounting for about 70% of the country’s total exports. Economists warn that prolonged tariff escalation could increase costs for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.