Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US imports worth around $20bn took effect on Tuesday (8 Sep), intensifying a trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington. The measures, ranging from 15% to 50%, target products including steel, dairy, electronics, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and appliances.
The tariffs follow new US trade measures introduced by President Donald Trump, who imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade negotiations between the two countries broke down. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would move to reduce its economic reliance on the United States while seeking a balanced trade relationship.
The dispute has widened further, with Trump also threatening to block Bombardier Aviation aircraft sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based manufacturer moves production to American soil.
“NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that the company “must build here” to access the US market. Bombardier highlighted its contribution to the US economy, including thousands of jobs and a supply chain involving around 2,800 US companies across 47 states.
The tariff dispute marks a further strain in the economic relationship between two closely connected trading partners. While both governments have signalled a willingness to protect their national interests, discussions over a future trade arrangement remain uncertain as tensions continue.
ℹ️ FRANCE24, The Guardian
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