Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to 50% US duties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the introduction of retaliatory tariffs in response to new US duties. Canadian restrictions on imports of goods from the United States will take effect on September 8 and will apply, in particular, to steel, dairy products and electronics, Al Jazeera English reports.
Response to US tariffs
Ottawa’s decision came in response to a 50% duty imposed by the United States on Canadian goods worth $20 billion. According to the outlet, the new US tariffs cover approximately 5.5% of Canada’s exports to the United States and apply to wine, furniture, dairy products, cement, clothing, fishing rods and hockey equipment.
Carney said Canada would respond to Washington’s new tariffs with equivalent measures to protect workers, farmers, families and companies. He also said that the government would publish a detailed list of restrictions in the coming days. In addition to steel, dairy products and electronics, the tariffs will apply to household appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper products, and other goods.
Negotiations have stalled
The announcement was preceded by the collapse of intensive negotiations late on Friday. According to Carney, the United States put forward conditions that Canada considers economically disadvantageous and unfair. The Canadian prime minister also said those proposals would limit the country’s ability to conclude new trade agreements.
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Carney added that US negotiators made what he described as unacceptable threats to the French language and Quebec culture. Next week, Canadian authorities are expected to present support measures for sectors affected by US tariffs; they could remain in effect for years.
Reactions from the sides
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Fox News that no new negotiations with Canada are currently planned and that Washington will move forward with measures in response to Canadian tariffs. The White House did not immediately comment on Ottawa’s decision.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford supported Carney’s actions, calling the proposed deal disadvantageous for the province, the automotive and steel sectors, as well as manufacturing. At the same time, the Business Roundtable, which brings together executives of major US corporations, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that an escalation of the trade confrontation could raise costs for companies and families in the United States.
