Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Canada will face 35% tariffs on imports to the United States. The declaration targets one of America’s largest trading partners and closest allies.
Trump made the tariff threat during his second day back in office. The proposed duties would significantly impact the $780 billion annual trade relationship between the two nations. Canada ranks as the top source of U.S. energy imports and supplies critical resources including oil, electricity, and lumber.
The tariff announcement follows Trump’s campaign promises to reshape international trade deals. During his first presidency, Trump renegotiated NAFTA into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020. The new trade framework was designed to strengthen North American economic partnerships.
Canadian officials have not yet responded publicly to the tariff threat. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government previously faced similar trade tensions during Trump’s first term, including disputes over steel and aluminum imports.
The proposed 35% duties would affect multiple sectors of the Canadian economy. Energy exports, agricultural products, and manufactured goods could face significant price increases for American consumers. Trade experts warn that retaliatory measures from Canada could escalate into a broader economic conflict.
The timeline for implementing these tariffs remains unclear. Trump provided no specific details about when the duties would take effect or which products would face the highest rates.
