Carney removes most of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

Prime Minister Mark Carney is removing most retaliatory tariffs on goods from the United States starting on Sept. 1.

With the exception of "strategic sectors" such as steel, aluminum and autos, all goods compliant with the Canada, U.S. and Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will be exempt from tariffs.

This brings Canada's response in line with U.S. tariffs, which exempt these goods.

@todayinbc Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods will be lifted starting Sept. 1. Strategic sectors like steel, aluminum, and autos will keep protections, but all CUSMA-compliant goods will now be exempt—aligning Canada’s stance with that of the U.S. Carney says the move preserves Canada’s trade edge, with Canadian exports facing a much lower tariff rate than th