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Canada will introduce additional tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on covered US-origin goods from 12:01 a.m. on 8 September 2026. The measures apply to approximately CAD 27.6 billion of imports and are intended to match recent US tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar and rate-for-rate basis. [canada.ca], [canada.ca]
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Affected products span more than 700 tariff items across sectors including steel and aluminium, dairy, seafood, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, electronics, furniture and apparel. The applicable rate depends on the specific Canadian tariff classification, making product-level customs analysis essential for importers. [canada.ca], [money.usnews.com]
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Canada also announced CAD 7.5 billion of new and enhanced support for tariff-affected workers and businesses. Measures include regional assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises, additional liquidity financing, funding for diversification projects, and rapid-response employment, retention and retraining support. [canada.ca]
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The Canadian government has announced additional counter-tariffs on approximately CAD 27.6 billion of goods imported from the United States. The measures will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on 8 September 2026 and will impose additional rates of 15%, 25% or 50%, depending on the relevant tariff item. Canada describes the response as “dollar for dollar, rate for rate,” with each Canadian tariff intended to correspond to the US rate applied to comparable Canadian goods. [canada.ca], [canada.ca]
The announcement follows the United States’ introduction of 50% tariffs on CAD 27.6 billion of Canadian goods from 22 August 2026 and the suspension of bilateral trade negotiations. Canada’s new measures draw on products affected by US Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs and target sectors considered particularly exposed to the US measures. Existing Canadian counter-tariffs on US automobiles remain in place. [canada.ca]
The published Canadian schedule covers more than 700 individual tariff items. Products fall across a broad range of sectors, including steel and aluminium, fish and seafood, dairy, household appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, electronics, furniture, clothing and other manufactured and consumer goods. Importers should not determine exposure solely by reference to these general sector descriptions. The tariff classification assigned under Canada’s Customs Tariff and the precise wording of the published schedule will determine whether a product is covered and which rate applies. [canada.ca], [money.usnews.com]
The counter-tariffs apply only to goods originating in the United States. For this purpose, US origin is determined by reference to the rules used to establish whether goods may be marked as goods of the United States under Canada’s country-of-origin marking regulations for CUSMA countries. Consequently, purchase from or shipment through the United States will not necessarily be sufficient to establish US origin. [canada.ca]
A transitional exception applies to US-origin goods already in transit to Canada when the measures enter into force. Businesses seeking to use this exception should retain transport documents, purchase records and other evidence demonstrating that the goods had commenced their journey to Canada before 12:01 a.m. on 8 September. Further administrative guidance is expected through Canada Border Services Agency customs notices. [canada.ca]
Alongside the tariff action, Canada announced a CAD 7.5 billion support package. This includes CAD 1.5 billion of additional regional assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises, a CAD 500 million Business Development Bank of Canada liquidity stream, CAD 2 billion for tariff-affected projects through the Canada Strong Diversification Fund, and CAD 3.5 billion of rapid-response support for workers and employers. [canada.ca]
Affected businesses should urgently review tariff classifications, origin determinations, customs valuation, contractual tariff clauses, landed-cost calculations and shipments scheduled around the effective date. Procurement and finance teams should also assess whether alternative sourcing, pricing changes or available government support may mitigate the impact.
Source Links
- Department of Finance Canada, announcement of countermeasures and support measures, 25 August 2026 [canada.ca]
- Department of Finance Canada, official list of US products subject to counter-tariffs effective 8 September 2026 [canada.ca]
- Department of Finance Canada, support for Canadian workers and businesses affected by US tariffs [canada.ca]
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Canada announces counter-tariffs in response to new US tariffs
- Canada is imposing counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on CA$27.6 billion worth of US-origin goods, effective September 8, 2026, directly matching new US tariffs of 50% on Canadian goods.
- The Canadian government has also announced a CA$7.5 billion support package for tariff-affected workers and businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, building on previous support measures.
- Businesses importing from the US should review the list of affected products, assess their eligibility for tariff relief and support programs, and evaluate their supply chains and pricing strategies to mitigate the impact of these new counter-tariffs.
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