Canada’s retaliatory tariffs—set to begin on 8 September 2026—match the U.S. 50% duties dollar?for?dollar
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Canada Retaliates, Slaps $20 Billion In Tariffs On 700 US Goods
Canada will begin collecting tariffs of 50, 25, and 15 percent on roughly 700 products beginning on Sept. 8. Most notably is the doubling of tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50%. In addition to tit-for-tat tariffs on things like tools, clothing and forestry products, Canada is also targeting consumer products like home appliances.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/canada-retaliates-slaps-20-billion-tariffs-700-us-goods
AI Overview
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs—set to begin on 8 September 2026—match the U.S. 50% duties dollar?for?dollar and target U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
Overview
Canada announced these countermeasures after U.S. tariffs of 50% were imposed on about $20?billion of Canadian exports, including wine, cement, clothing, hockey equipment, and other goods.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada “cannot accept” the U.S. terms and will respond proportionally to protect Canadian workers and industries.
Key Sectors Targeted by Canada
Steel – 25% retaliatory tariffs already in place on certain U.S. steel imports; expanded measures begin 8 September 2026.
Dairy products – Included in the new tariff list.
Appliances – Targeted under the retaliatory package.
Agricultural equipment – A major concern for Canadian farmers due to higher costs.
Pulp and paper – Listed among affected sectors.
Electronics – Included in the tariff measures.
Timing
U.S. tariffs effective: 22 August 2026
Canadian retaliatory tariffs effective: 8 September 2026 (the Tuesday after Labour Day)
Business Impact
Canadian manufacturers relying on U.S. inputs—especially steel—report rising costs and uncertainty. Some have requested tariff relief for materials not available domestically.
Policy Context
These tariffs follow the collapse of Canada–U.S. trade negotiations, with both sides accusing the other of introducing unacceptable demands. The measures represent one of Canada’s strongest trade responses in recent years.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are intended to pressure the United States to remove its duties and restore stable bilateral trade relations.
‘A pea shooter in a gun battle…’ …. does ANYONE honestly expect Trump to idly watch this without lifting the his tariff rate to 100% or 200% OR perhaps announcing 6 month notice of USMCA shutdown placing all $800B of Canadian trade @ 200% OR simultaneously imposing economic restrictions on any and every Canadian company and bank that deals with China? If Canada truly wants a war, it might just successfully attain one.
(Mind you – his wife works for an American company, his daughter Cleo attends Harvard (the others in private schools not identified), his assets (including American based) remain undisclosed after placement in a blind trust, he moved his company (Brookfield) to New York City, he was on the (equivalent of) BoD of the WEF Globalist organization, his newly appointed COO comes from the political sphere of Hilary Clinton — so what evidence shows that his interests align with those of Canadian citizens?)
YES HE IS A GLOBALIST AND A HYPOCRITE AND A WEASEL AND A PRICK….BUT CANADIANS STRONGLY SUPPORT HIM….SO WE GET WHAT WE ASK FOR….SHEESH
It’s better to rip the bandaid off quickly.
Let’s get it over with and see if the sheep support Carnage after that. Stockholm Syndrome anyone????
Less demand for CAD to purchase goods may crater it’s value but Gold in CAD rises to protect purchasing power.