The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), alongside our partners, is working to help Canadian businesses navigate disruptions caused by the various tariffs imposed by the United States (U.S.).
- On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada, and 10% on energy products since amended to include potash. As of March 7, 2025, a tariff exemption applies for Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)-compliant goods (i.e., goods that qualify for preferential treatment under the agreement).
- On March 12, 2025, the U.S. reimposed a global 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada. On June 4, the U.S. increased its tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50% and expanded the scope to include derivative products.
- On April 3, 2025, the U.S. imposed a global 25% tariff on automobiles and light trucks, including from Canada. For Canada and Mexico, the tariffs on automobiles and light trucks apply to the non-U.S. content of vehicles imported under CUSMA, and to the full value of vehicles not imported under CUSMA. On May 3, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 25% on non-CUSMA compliant auto parts.
- U.S. tariffs on Canada do not stack on top of one another in a cumulative manner.
- As of June 4, U.S. imports from Canada subject to the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are not subject to the 25% tariffs imposed on March 4. U.S. imports from Canada subject to the 25% tariffs on automobiles are not subject to the 25% tariffs imposed on March 4 or the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum.