The Government of Canada has announced a new round of counter-tariffs on imports from the United States in response to recently imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Effective 12:01 a.m. ET on September 8, 2026, Canada will impose additional tariffs of 15%, 25%, and 50% on a broad range of U.S.-origin products. The tariff rate applied to each product will correspond to the rate imposed by the United States on comparable Canadian goods.
The new measures will apply to approximately $27.6 billion in imports from the United States and target sectors that the Canadian government has identified as being significantly affected by U.S. tariff actions, including steel, dairy products, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
Key details
- New Canadian counter-tariffs take effect on September 8, 2026.
- Tariff rates will be 15%, 25%, or 50%, depending on the product.
- The measures apply only to goods that qualify as U.S.-origin goods under Canada’s applicable country-of-origin regulations.
- Goods that are in transit to Canada before the measures come into force will not be subject to the new counter-tariffs.
- Existing Canadian countermeasures, including those affecting certain automotive products, remain in place.
Products affected
The published list covers a wide range of tariff classifications across multiple industries. According to the Department of Finance, affected sectors include:
- Steel and aluminum products
- Certain steel and aluminum derivative products
- Dairy products, including cheese
- Fish and seafood
- Appliances
- Agricultural equipment
- Pulp and paper products
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Clothing and apparel
Importers should review the detailed tariff schedule to determine whether their products are affected and what tariff rate will apply.
What importers should do now
Businesses importing goods from the United States should:
- Review their product classifications and country-of-origin determinations.
- Assess whether imported products appear on the newly published tariff list.
- Quantify potential duty increases and evaluate impacts on landed cost, pricing, and supply chain strategies.
- Review shipments currently in transit and expected arrival dates.
- Consider opportunities to diversify sourcing where commercially appropriate.