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Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs as US Trade War Escalates
Canada and the United States are raising taxes on each other’s imported goods.
Canada announced new taxes on about 700 products from the United States.
These taxes will begin on September 8.
The rates will be 15%, 25% or 50%, depending on the product.
Canada says it is responding to new US taxes on Canadian goods.
Steel and aluminum will face the highest rate, while electronics and tools will face a lower rate.
Canada also announced money and other help for businesses and workers.
The two countries’ leaders are now in a more serious trade disagreement.
Canada announced tariffs on about 700 US products worth C$27.6 billion, or approximately US$20 billion.
The duties of 15%, 25% and 50% will take effect on September 8.
The measures respond to new 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports.
Affected products include steel, aluminum, furniture, clothing, cheese, appliances, seafood, electronics and tools.
Canada also announced a C$7.5 billion support package for businesses and workers affected by the trade dispute.
- Who
- The governments of Canada and the United States; US President Donald Trump and Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne are mentioned.
- What
- Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on approximately 700 US goods, along with a C$7.5 billion support package.
- Where
- The measures affect trade between Canada and the United States.
- When
- Canada announced the measures on Tuesday, August 25; the tariffs will take effect September 8. The latest US tariffs began on the preceding Saturday.
- Why
- Canada said the tariffs respond to new US 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports after negotiations failed to prevent them.
Canada’s Retaliatory Approach
United States’ Tariff Measures
Purpose of the tariffs
Canada’s Retaliatory Approach
Canada says its dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate counter-tariffs will pressure US exporters while limiting effects on Canadian consumers and businesses.
United States’ Tariff Measures
The United States imposed new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports after negotiations between the two countries failed to avert the measures.
Economic impact
Canada’s Retaliatory Approach
Canada announced a C$7.5 billion package to support businesses and workers, including small and medium-sized companies and firms managing cash flow.
United States’ Tariff Measures
The articles do not state the US government’s position on the likely economic effects of its tariffs.
Key facts
- Canadian tariff value
- C$27.6 billion, reported as approximately US$20 billion
- Number of affected products
- Approximately 700 US goods
- Canadian tariff rates
- 15%, 25% and 50%
- Effective date
- September 8
- Highest-tariff products
- Steel, aluminum, furniture and clothing at 50%
- Support package
- C$7.5 billion in new and enhanced measures
- US measure prompting response
- New 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports
Quotes
François-Philippe Champagne
Canada’s finance minister
“Our dollar-for-dollar, rate for rate counter-tariffs as well as a multi-billion dollar support package will protect workers, farmers, families, and businesses.”
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