Trump imposes 50% US tariffs on some Canadian goods, citing discrimination - Al Jazeera
President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on various Canadian goods, including wine and cement, citing discriminatory trade practices. The move challenges the USMCA trade agreement and has prompted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to seek urgent diplomatic discussions.
Why it matters
This escalation threatens to disrupt North American trade relations and could lead to significant economic strain between the two largest trading partners.
Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on October 7, 2025 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters] By AFP Published On 21 Jul 2026 21 Jul 2026 US President Donald Trump will impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming “discriminatory treatment” by Ottawa against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products.
The tariffs, ordered by Trump on Monday, will take effect in 30 days and cover a range of items, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, according to a White House fact sheet.
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