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Canada extends tariff relief for firms importing U.S. goods
Canada is extending tariff relief for firms importing U.S. goods as part of its response to trade duties between the two countries.
Ottawa has offered temporary remissions to reduce the burden on Canadian firms affected by tariffs.
The program will now run until June 30, 2028, giving firms more time to adjust, particularly by moving away from U.S. steel suppliers.
Relief will also cover non-steel goods used in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, oil and gas extraction, and public education.
Some goods that can be reliably sourced in Canada will be excluded, including certain trailers, aluminum wire and paperboard products.
The changes broaden relief while encouraging firms to find Canadian suppliers.
Canada is extending its tariff relief program for firms importing goods from the United States.
The program’s expiration date will move to June 30, 2028, one year later than previously planned.
Relief will expand to cover non-steel goods used in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas extraction.
Goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organizations, will also qualify.
Ottawa plans to exclude goods it says can be reliably sourced in Canada, including certain trailers, aluminum wire, and paperboard products.
- Who
- The Canadian federal government is extending the relief program.
- What
- It is extending tariff relief for firms importing U.S. goods and changing which goods qualify for remissions.
- When
- The extension was reported on November 9, 2026. The program will expire on June 30, 2028.
- Where
- Canada.
- Why
- The program is intended to reduce the burden on Canadian firms affected by tariffs and give them more time to transition away from U.S. suppliers.
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Ottawa began offering a temporary remission program to reduce the burden on Canadian firms affected by tariffs.
The federal government announced it would extend the program and change which goods qualify for relief.
The program’s extended expiration date.
- Extended expiration
- June 30, 2028
- New eligible goods
- Non-steel goods used in manufacturing, agricultural production, mining, and oil and gas extraction
- Education eligibility
- Goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organizations
- Planned exclusions
- Certain trailers, aluminum wire, and paperboard products