Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on some Canada imports
The duties take effect Aug. 19 and cover nearly US$20 billion in imports, but energy, potash, fish and critical minerals are exempt.
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The duties take effect Aug. 19 and cover nearly US$20 billion in imports, but energy, potash, fish and critical minerals are exempt.
Why it matters: The levies would reach products once shielded by USMCA, while energy, potash, fish and critical minerals stay exempt.
Why it matters: The levies start in 30 days, cover some goods once shielded by USMCA, and could widen a new U.S.-Canada trade war.
Why it matters: The pact underpins about $1.6 trillion in annual North American trade and any exit process would take 10 years.
What's next: Washington can renew the pact, push annual reviews, or begin a renegotiation as tariff disputes cloud the talks.