Ottawa imposes a 10% surtax on imports of some canned vegetables as part of a rare safeguard investigation. Multiple outlets report the measure is introduced before the end of the investigation and applies while the review is ongoing. The surtax is described as a temporary trade remedy that will remain in place for a limited period, with one report stating it lasts a maximum of 200 days. The action is intended to provide short-term protection for domestic producers while Canadian authorities assess the impact of imported canned vegetables and determine whether further measures are warranted. The outlets indicate the tariffs are limited to specific categories of canned vegetables rather than applying broadly across all vegetable imports. The investigation and surtax timing are presented as uncommon in Canada’s trade-remedy context, with the surtax serving as an interim step before a final decision at the conclusion of the safeguard process.