Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
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The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours. The White House said the tariffs were necessary to protect American businesses. Goods targeted range from everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks to industrial goods such as commercial cement.
- ▪The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
- ▪The White House said the tariffs were necessary to protect American businesses.
- ▪Goods targeted range from everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks to industrial goods such as commercial cement.
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian importsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, US President Donald Trump (L), Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (R).ByNadine Yousif, Toronto and Francisco Velasquez, Business reporterPublished20 July 2026Updated 23 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours. The White House said the tariffs were necessary to protect American businesses. Goods targeted range from everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks to industrial goods such as commercial cement.
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