Canada’s federal government increases tariffs on American steel and aluminum products from 25% to 50%, describing the move as retaliation for new U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.
According to reports, the U.S. tariff actions followed last week’s U.S. measures affecting about C$27.6 billion worth of Canadian exports. Canada’s response targets specific sectors, including steel and aluminum, with the rate doubling to 50%.
Some outlets describe the retaliation list more broadly, noting Ottawa is also preparing or applying additional tariffs beyond steel and aluminum, including categories such as smartphones and golf clubs. Other coverage focuses mainly on the steel and aluminum increases, framing them as the centerpiece of the retaliatory package. Across sources, the common theme is that the Canadian tariff hikes are linked directly to the timing and scope of the U.S. tariff measures against Canadian goods.
