Canada responds to Trump by imposing tariffs on more than 700 American products - Sarmad

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 American products, in response to a new package of tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.

The government of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that steel, aluminum, furniture, golf clubs, milk, and American clothing are among the goods that will be subject to taxes of up to 50% when crossing the Canadian border.

These measures will take effect on September 8 and cover products valued at CAD 27.6 billion (USD 19.9 billion) in imports from the United States, based on 2024 data. The Carney government is focusing on protecting sectors such as the steel industry, which has been harmed by U.S. protectionist trade policies.

The key goods subject to tariffs include:

Steel and Aluminum: Tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%, covering semi-finished products, flat-rolled steel, and stainless steel bars and rods. Many of these products are subject to 50% tariffs, while tariffs on some derived products, such as pipe cutters, are lower.

Fish and Seafood Products: A 25% tariff, covering lobster, dried fish, tuna, and herring.

Dairy Products: A 50% tariff on milk, cream, and whey products, compared to 25% on cheese and cottage cheese.

Wood and Paper: Tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%, covering toilet paper, facial tissues, and other paper and cardboard products.

Household Appliances: Tariffs between 15% and 25% on stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, heaters, air conditioners, and water heaters.

Furniture, Carpets, and Lighting: Tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%, covering metal furniture, seats, and chandeliers.

Agricultural Equipment and Machinery: Tariffs between 15% and 50%, covering lawn mowers, chain saws, tower cranes, and industrial robots.

Certain Vehicles: The list includes railway locomotives subject to a 25% tariff, motorcycles subject to a 50% tariff, and trailers subject to a 25% tariff.

The Canadian government also announced a support package worth CAD 7.5 billion, including loans and adjustments to the unemployment insurance system, to assist businesses and workers affected by the repercussions of the trade tariffs.