Canada’s retaliatory US tariffs take effect: Which US products face new tariffs? | Today’s news
The trade conflict between the United States and Canada is set to escalate as Ottawa prepares to impose retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars worth of US imports on Tuesday (local time).
The move escalates a trade battle with its biggest trading ally as tensions between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continue to rise.
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs
The retaliatory tariffs will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and will apply to products covering C$27.6 billion in U.S. imports. The measures will target industries such as steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics, which are the industries most affected by the US tariffs.
In a statement, the Canadian government said: “Effective September 8, 2026, Canada will impose tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 per cent on products taken from those targeted by US Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs, with individual product rates based on the corresponding US rate for the same goods.” He added: “Canadian countermeasures do not apply to US goods that are in transit to Canada on the day they take effect.”
But trade tensions are not limited to consumer goods and industrial products, with the US president now turning his attention to Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier.
Trump threatens to block Canada’s Bombardier planes
On Monday (local time), Trump threatened to boycott the country’s Bombardier planes as the trade conflict with Canada escalates. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, “NO MORE BOMBARDIER SELLING IN THE UNITED STATES!” and added: “Their products are not good enough! Over 50% of their revenue comes from the United States – they live off American buyers, American companies, American airports and American services – all while Canada blocks our BIG American banks and companies across the US.”
According to a Bloomberg report, the Trump administration’s decision to ban Bombardier aircraft could affect US manufacturers in their supply chain. Bombardier said Monday that it plays a significant role in the U.S. aerospace industry, employing workers in more than 20 states, including Texas, Arizona and Florida. The company manufactures the wings for its fastest business jet at a facility in Red Oak, Texas, and also manufactures flight control components in the Los Angeles area.
