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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Sept. 8, aimed at applying economic pressure on the United States.
Since President Donald Trump unveiled the contours of his expansive trade agenda in April 2025, Canada has been one of two nations—the other being China—to retaliate.
The two countries are now engaged in tit-for-tat tariffs.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s counter-tariffs on American exports.
Inside Canada’s Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs
Canada’s dollar-for-dollar tariffs will target 7 percent of U.S. exports north of the border. They will home in on a large basket of goods—from steel and aluminum to carpets and cheese—with rates ranging from 15 to 50 percent….
Since President Donald Trump unveiled the contours of his expansive trade agenda in April 2025, Canada has been one of two nations—the other being China—to retaliate.
The two countries are now engaged in tit-for-tat tariffs.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s counter-tariffs on American exports.
Inside Canada’s Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs
Canada’s dollar-for-dollar tariffs will target 7 percent of U.S. exports north of the border. They will home in on a large basket of goods—from steel and aluminum to carpets and cheese—with rates ranging from 15 to 50 percent….


