Trump’s new 50 percent Canada tariffs: What products are affected and why?
US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, citing discriminatory trade practices and a trade deficit. The tariffs, which include items like wine, cement, and dairy, are set to take effect in 30 days.
Why it matters
This move significantly escalates trade tensions between the US and its second-largest trading partner, potentially impacting supply chains and consumer prices.
The US president imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump speaks with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 summit, in Evian, France, June 16, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 21 Jul 2026 21 Jul 2026 United States President Donald Trump has imposed new 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, threatening to further strain ties with its second-largest trade partner.
The tariffs, announced on Monday and scheduled to take effect in 30 days, cover a range of items, including wine, hockey sticks and cement, according to a White House fact sheet.
The White House claimed “discriminatory treatment” from Ottawa against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products behind the latest tariffs.
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