Canada to Start Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Beginning Sept. 8

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods will commence on September 8th. These measures are a response to the United States imposing 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods after trade deal negotiations failed. Carney stated that rejecting a bad deal is in Canada’s best interest, despite acknowledging the potential for increased costs and reduced choice for Canadians.

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
• The tariffs will take effect on September 8.
• These tariffs are a response to the U.S. imposing 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods.
• The U.S. tariffs were imposed after the failure to reach a trade deal.
• Carney believes this action is in the best interest of Canada.