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Trump to raise US tariffs on Canadian cars, steel to 50 percent in 2027 after talks collapse
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, dairy and electronics after Washington levies 50 percent duties
US imposes 50% tariffs on 20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapse
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will raise tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute after weekend negotiations collapsed.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of imposing “ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products” and claimed it had created a $60 billion trade deficit. “WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S.,” he wrote .
The announcement followed the failure of last-minute talks between U.S. and Canadian negotiators, which broke down late Friday. As a result, 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods—including hockey sticks, furniture, honey and wine—took effect Saturday, according to Canadian officials .
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the U.S. move, calling it an “attack” and accusing Washington of using “economic integration as a weapon.” He announced retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. steel, dairy products, agricultural equipment and electrical appliances, set to begin Sept. 8. “This is a targeted response to protect our industries and enable them to compete,” Carney said .
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said negotiations faltered after Canadian officials “simply wanted more,” despite U.S. offers to halve tariffs on steel and aluminum and reduce duties on cars and softwood lumber. The current U.S. tariff on Canadian autos is 25 percent, while steel imports already face duties of 10 to 50 percent under existing measures .
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that further escalation could lead Canada to cut off electricity exports and critical mineral shipments to the U.S. “Everything is on the table,” Ford said, criticizing Trump’s trade policies .
Trump’s latest threat comes after his administration delayed the implementation of the 50 percent tariffs by three days last week to allow for final negotiations. The U.S. had previously cited “discriminatory treatment” by Canada against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products as justification for the duties .
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