Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade dispute widens
Mark Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation as economists warned the new duties could threaten about 87,000 Canadian jobs.
- US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel will increase to 50% starting January 2027, citing high Canadian tariffs on US farmers and a significant trade deficit.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged retaliatory tariffs on US goods starting September 8, 2026, to protect Canadian workers and businesses, criticizing the US trade deal terms as unfair.
- US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer accused Canada of withdrawing commitments and making new demands, describing the suspension of trade talks as a missed opportunity despite US offers of sector-specific relief.
- Premier Doug Ford of Ontario responded defiantly to the tariffs, threatening to restrict energy and material exports to the US and emphasizing Canada's support to US markets.
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Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars
US President Donald Trump threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks on Monday, escalating the two countries’ all-out trade war. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has threatened to retaliate with counter-tariffs, saying the latest negotiations made clear that Trump wants to destroy Canada’s steel, aluminum, and auto industries. Canadians overwhelmingly supported Ottawa’s decision to abandon talks; nearly two-thirds believe the trad…
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No U.S. cost estimate as Trump vows 50% Canada auto tariffs
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Monday he would impose 50% tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel on Jan. 1 as leaders in Ottawa vowed to retaliate against the U.S. import taxes.
Trump threatens Canada with 50 percent tariffs on vehicle and auto parts
President Trump announced on Monday that he plans to impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel starting January 1, The Hill reported. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two neighbors. The announcement arrived after trade discussions between the United States and Canada collapsed late Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the decision to pull his country’s ne…
US President Trump is escalating the trade conflict between the US and Canada.
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