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Canada Tariff Tracker is your go-to daily podcast for the latest news and insights on tariffs affecting Canada due to US policies. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and expert commentary on how these economic measures impact Canadian businesses and consumers. Whether you're a policymaker, business owner, or simply curious about international trade dynamics, Canada Tariff Tracker keeps you up to date with accurate and timely information. Tune in every day to understand the evolving trade landscape between Canada and the United States, and how new tariff developments could influence your decisions. Keep your finger on the pulse with Canada Tariff Tracker, where trade news meets clarity.
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Canada Tariff Tracker is your go-to daily podcast for the latest news and insights on tariffs affecting Canada due to US policies. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and expert commentary on how these economic measures impact Canadian businesses and consumers. Whether you're a policymaker, business owner, or simply curious about international trade dynamics, Canada Tariff Tracker keeps you up to date with accurate and timely information. Tune in every day to understand the evolving trade landscape between Canada and the United States, and how new tariff developments could influence your decisions. Keep your finger on the pulse with Canada Tariff Tracker, where trade news meets clarity.
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Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the escalating trade tensions with the United States under President Trump.Canada's auto heartland is under siege from U.S. tariffs, forcing unprecedented pivots to Asia. According to EnergyNow.com, carmakers now face a 25 percent tariff on non-U.S. content in vehicles shipped under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, hitting Ontario plants hard—an SUV with 60 percent U.S. parts could see a 10 percent levy, squeezing thin margins. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly have courted Chinese investment in Beijing, eyeing BYD or Chery EVs on Canadian streets, while rolling out import credits to incentivize local production and offset retaliatory tariffs. Honda and Toyota stand to gain most, but GM, Ford, and Stellantis urge renewed U.S. talks, with Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association CEO Brian Kingston stressing these tariffs should not exist at all.Diplomacy ramps up ahead of the critical CUSMA review by July 1. Reuters reports Carney appointed Janice Charette, former Privy Council clerk, as chief trade negotiator to the U.S., advising on strengthening ties amid Trump's refusal to guarantee renewal—Canada sends 70 percent of exports south. Global News details Mark Wiseman, a deal-making investment banker and Carney ally, presenting credentials to Trump as ambassador, tasked with tariff off-ramps and CUSMA stability against annexation threats. Tetakawi Insights clarifies the 25 percent tariff from March 2025 applies only to non-USMCA goods; qualifying imports enter duty-free, with effective rates on Mexican flows at 3.8 to 8 percent per Penn Wharton data, though compliance adds 1.4 to 2.5 percent in costs.Expect tighter auto rules of origin, EV provisions, and labor enforcement in negotiations, as U.S. House votes to overturn some tariffs falter. Policy Magazine notes Carney's $81.8 billion defence reinvestment signals viewing the U.S. as a potential threat, decoupling industrially.Stay tuned as CUSMA talks intensify—Canada fights for its economic future.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest on U.S.-Canada trade tensions under President Trump.As of mid-February 2026, Trump tariff threats against Canada continue to dominate headlines, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers alike. Times Now News reports that in Trump's tariff gambit, only non-compliant goods faced the full hit, which climbed to 35% for Canada, yet over 85% of U.S.-Canada trade remains untouched, highlighting the selective nature of these measures. The Hill Times notes that on February 11, the U.S. House voted 219-211, including six Republicans, to rescind tariffs imposed on Canada last year, a symbolic win amid warnings from foreign policy experts that Trump remains unpredictable.Public sentiment reflects the strain: Research Co. polls show 55% of Canadians are still avoiding U.S. goods due to ongoing tariff tensions, with half now viewing the U.S. as a military threat—a stark shift. Pique Newsmagazine adds that two-thirds of Canadians are closely tracking Trump's tariff statements, down slightly from May 2025 but still high.Policy Magazine details how Trump's second presidency has revived 19th-century-style pressures, echoing past U.S. demands for free trade or tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking counterweights. Politico highlights Trump's whiplash: threats to halt the Gordie Howe Bridge near Windsor were dropped, and broad tariffs imposed last April were quickly lowered after market backlash.On the Canadian side, the Border Services Agency is overhauling e-commerce rules for 2026, shifting to 'last sale' valuation—duties based on final consumer prices—to protect local merchants, per Trade Council reports. This pairs with the full rollout of the CARM online portal for self-assessing duties.Canada's economy, with 74% of exports to the U.S., hangs in the balance as Trump weaponizes trade, but mutual ties under CUSMA limit full unwinding. Stay vigilant, listeners—these shifts demand adaptation.Thanks for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome back to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, listeners, where we break down the latest on U.S. tariffs hitting our borders. U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Canada, hiking general import duties to 35 percent last August, according to Castanet and Squamish Chief reports. Those steep tariffs spare CUSMA-compliant goods for now, but Trump's calling the trade pact irrelevant and showing no rush for its mandatory 2026 review extension.In a Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, as covered by Castanet, Republican Senator Mike Crapo from Idaho praised CUSMA for protecting American jobs and boosting manufacturing, urging not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Both Democrats and Republicans backed the deal, with Montana's Steve Daines highlighting Canada's role as his state's top partner while pushing fixes on dairy access, electricity exports to Alberta, and digital trade rules. Still, Trump gripes persist over Canada's dairy supply management, and separate Section 232 tariffs are slamming our steel, aluminum, autos, lumber, and cabinets.Global News notes Canada is diversifying amid threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney forging ahead on a new AI declaration with Germany at the Munich Security Conference. This builds the Canada-Germany Digital Alliance, focusing on AI infrastructure and talent to cut U.S. reliance—especially after Trump's warnings of 100 percent tariffs if we deepen China ties.Markets like Kalshi are betting on what's next, with odds on U.S. tariff rates hitting 30 to 39.99 percent by July 1. Meanwhile, since March 2025 tariffs, Ottawa's rolled out protections for vulnerable industries, per Coast Reporter, and businesses like those in Langley are adapting with chamber toolkits after retaliatory measures ended.Trump's erratic moves, from aircraft threats to delaying the Gordie Howe Bridge, signal rocky talks ahead. CUSMA's July crossroads—renew, withdraw, or drag into annual reviews—could reshape our economy.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for every update. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
In a stunning bipartisan rebuke, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-211 on Wednesday to terminate President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, with six Republicans joining Democrats to challenge the White House's trade agenda. According to OPB reports, the resolution targets the national emergency Trump declared to impose these levies, citing illicit drug flows from Canada as a threat, though U.S. Customs and Border Patrol data shows less than 1% of fentanyl seizures occur at the northern border.Trump ramped up pressure by threatening a 100% tariff on Canadian imports over Canada's proposed China trade deal, which includes slashing tariffs on Canadian canola oil from 84% to 15% by March 1, per the Center for American Progress. Current rates stand at 35% on many Canadian goods, escalating to 50% on steel and certain products, as detailed by FreightWaves and ABC News—up from an initial 25% imposed shortly after Trump's second inauguration.The move highlights growing GOP unease ahead of midterms, with lawmakers like Rep. Gregory Meeks arguing it would lower costs for American families amid rising prices from trade wars. Trump fired back on social media, warning Republicans who oppose tariffs face primary challenges. Ontario Premier Doug Ford hailed it as "an important victory" for free trade between the two nations.Complicating matters, the Supreme Court could rule soon on the legality of Trump's emergency powers for broad tariffs, potentially striking down levies on Canada, China, and Mexico, ABC News analysts note. Meanwhile, TD Economics warns Canada's economy faces a lukewarm 1.4% growth in 2026 amid U.S. tariffs and the looming CUSMA review, where the U.S. demands dairy access and curbs on provincial barriers. Trump even lashed out at the $4.6 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, threatening to block its opening unless Canada cedes 50% ownership, Times of India reports.Businesses feel the pinch—90% of tariff costs hit American consumers, a Federal Reserve study reveals—fueling calls for diversification as Canada deepens ties with the EU and CPTPP.Listeners, thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Nearly a year into President Trump's tariff plan, tensions between the U.S. and Canada have escalated dramatically, hitting steel, aluminum, autos, and now threatening a blanket 100% tariff on all Canadian imports. The Fulcrum reports that U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel have tightened to 50% with fewer exemptions under USMCA, while 25% duties persist on automobiles, disrupting the integrated North American supply chain.In January 2026, Trump warned of that 100% tariff if Canada inks a trade deal with China, a move analysts say could spike U.S. inflation by 1.5 to 2% overnight, jacking up energy and auto prices since Canada supplies about $400 billion in goods annually, including crude oil and auto parts. The Fulcrum notes this dwarfs past disputes like the 1990s softwood lumber fight.Canada has de-escalated, repealing $44 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. consumer goods by September 2025, but keeps 25% on U.S. steel, aluminum, and non-USMCA autos, covering $223 billion in steel imports. Economists estimate Canada's GDP has shrunk 1.5 to 2% from the 2025-26 cycle, with households facing $1,700 to $2,000 in extra costs yearly. General Motors flags $3 to $4 billion in tariff hits for 2026 forecasts.Trump's rhetoric heats up further: CBT News reports he's threatening to block the Detroit-Canada bridge, risking supply chain chaos and higher costs for Michigan auto dealers. Meanwhile, S&P Global Ratings pegs the U.S. statutory average trade-weighted tariff at 19.3% as of February 6, 2026, unchanged recently.These flashpoints—steel at 50%, autos at 25%, and the 100% shadow—signal the most volatile U.S.-Canada trade phase in decades, with Prime Minister Mark Carney trading barbs amid supply chain strains.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates on this tariff storm. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the escalating trade tensions with the United States under President Trump's second administration. As of early 2026, U.S. tariffs continue to hammer Canadian exports, with the overall average effective U.S. tariff rate skyrocketing from 2.5% in January 2025 to 27% by April— the highest in over a century, according to Wikipedia's detailed timeline on Tariffs in the second Trump administration.Canada faces broad pressure, including a 25% tariff on imported cars imposed April 3, 2025, hitting non-USMCA compliant vehicles from Canadian factories like BMW's operations, even as USMCA-compliant parts later received exemptions. Steel and aluminum tariffs jumped to 50% on June 4, 2025, with expansions to household appliances by June 23 and 407 more products by August 19. Reciprocal tariffs under IEEPA started at a 10% baseline for Canada in April 2025, alongside threats tied to national security exemptions, echoing Trump's short-lived 10% aluminum levy in 2020 just after USMCA ratification.Headlines scream urgency: Global News reports Trump threatening a staggering 100% tariff on all Canadian goods by January 24, 2026, in retaliation for Prime Minister Mark Carney's push to expand ties with China. This follows Carney's September 2025 "Buy Canadian" policy, now mandatory for federal procurement to bolster domestic suppliers amid U.S. barriers, with over half of departments adopting it late. The Hub warns Canada isn't ready for Carney's "new world" vision of east-west trade diversification and Arctic transit routes as a hedge against U.S. dominance, facing provincial barriers and heavy U.S. market reliance. Politico's Canada Playbook notes delayed talks between Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, while The Hill Times questions what "wins" Trump will demand from Carney, who vows no deal unless it's good for Canada. Meanwhile, produce ties hold steady despite the storms, per The Packer.These moves risk $4,711 higher car prices, per economist Arthur Laffer, disrupting our integrated auto chains. Stay vigilant, listeners—tariffs evolve fast.Thanks for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest U.S. trade moves hitting our northern border. As of early February 2026, tensions are boiling over the upcoming USMCA review set for July 1, with President Trump's administration issuing a stark ultimatum to Canada.America Live Today reports that the U.S. demands full dismantling of Canada's supply-managed dairy system, arguing its import tariffs remain too protectionist despite USMCA concessions. They're also pushing to tighten auto rules of origin, requiring even more U.S.-made components in vehicles to qualify for zero tariffs, threatening cross-border supply chains that crisscross factories in Ontario, Quebec, and beyond. Add to that the threat to scrap dispute resolution panels, and it's a recipe for economic showdown.Wikipedia's detailed timeline on tariffs in Trump's second term shows the average U.S. effective tariff rate skyrocketed from 2.5% in January 2025 to 27% by April, the highest in over a century. Canada dodged specific reciprocal rates in the big April 2025 rollout under IEEPA, but autos weren't spared: a 25% tariff hit imported cars from Canada on April 3, with parts following in May—though USMCA-compliant ones got exemptions and rebates. Trump delayed broader auto hits after lobbying from U.S. giants like Ford and GM, who warned of self-inflicted damage.Fresh threats dominate headlines. Trump posted on social media threatening a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada inks a deal with China, per AOL News. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland urged the U.S. to get its act together on the world stage, Halifax CityNews reports, amid annexation rhetoric and tariff pressure. CIBC analysts call tariffs the wild card for the loonie, projecting USD/CAD easing to 1.34 by year-end but warning of aluminum and auto fallout.With USMCA review looming, scenarios range from Canadian concessions on dairy and autos to U.S. threats of early withdrawal by 2032, potentially sparking supply chain shifts south. U.S. tariff revenue peaked at $376 billion annualized in October 2025 but slowed to $335 billion by January, per Investing.com, as imports adjust.Stay vigilant, listeners—these moves could reshape our economy.Thanks for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. We're bringing you the latest developments in the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear this week that the Trump administration has no intention of backing down on tariffs. During testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Bessent stated the administration would "absolutely not" drop all tariffs on Canada even if Ottawa reciprocated. His reasoning centers on Canada's recent trade agreement with China, where Prime Minister Carney lowered tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from one hundred percent to just six percent. Bessent argued this creates a backdoor for Chinese EVs to enter the American market through Canada, which the administration will not tolerate.The impact on Canadian trade has been substantial. According to the National Taxpayers Union, the average tariff rate on imports from Canada has climbed from point one percent in November twenty twenty-four to three point seven percent in November twenty twenty-five. For automobiles specifically, tariffs have surged from point zero three percent to fourteen point five percent. These increases come despite the fact that most Canadian goods qualifying under the USMCA trade agreement are supposed to be exempt.The uncertainty surrounding the future of continental trade is weighing heavily on Canada's economy. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem recently declared that the era of rules-based trade with the United States is over, describing American protectionism as a structural force. Macklem suggested Canada must either accept being a victim of tariffs or take steps to expand its internal market and diversify its trade relationships. With the USMCA set for review later this year, Canadian officials are openly questioning whether the trade pact remains viable. Canada has already announced counter-tariffs on American automobiles and is implementing support programs for displaced auto workers.According to Fitch Ratings, the overall U.S. effective tariff rate now stands at twelve point seven percent, reflecting the broad scope of Trump's tariff agenda. For Canadian listeners, the immediate concern is whether further escalation lies ahead. Trump has already threatened one hundred percent tariffs on Canada if it pursues free trade with China, though Carney has denied that's the direction Canada is heading.The uncertainty continues to constrain business investment and consumer confidence on both sides of the border. The coming months will be critical as negotiations over USMCA's future unfold.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Make sure to subscribe for the latest updates on how these trade policies affect your community and business. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Here's what you need to know about how trade tensions are reshaping North America right now.The United States tariff surge that began in spring 2025 has fundamentally altered the continental supply chain. April brought a 25 percent duty on imported cars and parts, followed in June by section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum that doubled to 50 percent. When Washington raised tariffs on non-USMCA Canadian goods to 35 percent, Canada found itself caught in the crossfire of a broader trade war.But here's what makes Canada's position unique. Rather than firing back with equal tariff force, Canada is playing a leverage game rooted in energy and materials dependence. American refiners processed about 4.1 million barrels per day of Canadian crude in 2024, a record following the TMX expansion. That energy relationship buys Canada room to prioritize something far more valuable for the future: mining approvals and domestic refining for critical minerals like nickel, lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. Instead of wasting ammunition on tit-for-tat retaliation, Canada is positioning itself as an indispensable source for the materials the North American auto industry needs to survive.For Detroit and beyond, this matters enormously. General Motors has committed 4 billion dollars to expand plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee, aiming to add more than 2 million units of US capacity within two years. Ford took an 800 million dollar tariff hit while Stellantis paused plants in Mexico and Canada, triggering layoffs at US suppliers. The automakers are now scrambling to secure North American battery cell partnerships and rework motor and cathode designs to reduce reliance on Chinese refined inputs.The real battle isn't just about tariffs anymore. It's about reshoring and resilience. Automakers are engineering vehicles less vulnerable to single-country choke points. Shorter supply lines, fewer bottlenecks, and pricing leverage are the goals. For Canada, that means the country's mineral wealth and energy exports are becoming the keys to Detroit's future stability.Average transaction prices are expected to stay firm over the next two years as incentives remain targeted. The most likely path sees tariffs persist in some form, but with courts or carveouts easing pressure. That's when Canada's role becomes critical, not just as a source of raw materials, but as a strategic partner in rebuilding a truly North American manufacturing ecosystem.This has been Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Thank you for tuning in. Please subscribe for the latest updates on how these trade shifts affect you and your business.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Here's what's happening at the border right now.Canada is facing unprecedented trade pressure from the Trump administration as tariff threats escalate dramatically. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, President Trump has threatened punitive tariffs of up to 100 percent on Canadian goods if Canada signs a trade deal with China. This threat emerged after Canada announced a new trade arrangement with China in mid-January that eases tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while securing reduced retaliatory duties on key Canadian agricultural exports.The current tariff landscape for Canadian goods is complex. Canada maintains exemption from reciprocal tariffs under the original trade framework, but faces significant duties on specific products. Medium and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts are subject to a 25 percent tariff effective since November 2025. Canadian goods that don't comply with the USMCA agreement face a 35 percent tariff rate. Additionally, Canadian-origin goods face a multi-tiered "fentanyl" tariff structure with zero percent duties for USMCA-compliant goods, 10 percent for potash, and 25 percent for all other products.The situation intensified in late June 2025 when President Trump terminated trade discussions with Canada in response to Canada's three percent digital services tax on technology companies. The administration indicated a new Canada-specific tariff rate would be announced, though it remains unclear whether this would stack on top of existing duties.Recent data shows the impact is measurable. Through October 2025, Canada's two-way trade with the United States as a percentage of its total global trade dropped from 68.6 percent in 2024 to 65.2 percent, representing a loss of nearly 39 billion dollars in bilateral trade value. This shift reflects Canada's strategic diversification away from U.S. dependence as described by the BBC in January 2026.The tariff situation remains fluid. A Federal court temporarily enjoined some tariffs in May 2025, though the Trump administration has pursued legal remedies. Meanwhile, the threat of 100 percent tariffs looms if Canada pursues deeper trade ties with China, creating a difficult balancing act for Canadian policymakers navigating between U.S. pressure and global trade opportunities.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Remember to subscribe for the latest updates on how these tariffs affect Canadian businesses and consumers. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States under President Trump's second administration.As of early 2026, the effective tariff rate on Canadian goods entering the US remains under 10 percent, according to University of Toronto economist Peter Morrow cited in Business Insider. This is far lower than headline rates on other nations, thanks to USMCA exemptions for compliant autos, parts, steel, and aluminum—despite initial 25 percent threats on cars in April 2025 and broad reciprocal tariffs starting that same month under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.Wikipedia's detailed timeline reveals Trump's aggressive moves: In January 2025, he targeted Canada's integrated auto supply chain, delaying tariffs only after lobbying from the big three US automakers. By August 2025, Canada's rate stabilized amid global hikes averaging 27 percent—the highest in over a century.The latest flashpoint erupted January 31, when Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, warned of a very substantial response, including potential 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, if Canada finalizes any trade deal with China. DRM News reports Trump stating, We don’t want China to take over Canada, amid surging Canadian oil sales to Asia. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed it as political noise, noting Canada's second-best deal worldwide behind Mexico, but USMCA renegotiations this summer could overhaul everything.Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back, removing internal trade barriers to boost GDP by up to 7 percent per IMF estimates, launching the Major Projects Office for mining and energy self-sufficiency, and urging Canadians to buy local. Oxford Economics' Tony Stillo says Canada is putting Canada first as US hostility grows, with exports—75 percent US-bound—feeling the strain.Supply Chain Dive warns turbulence persists into 2026, with Penn-Wharton models showing exemptions softening inflation impacts. Yet, when the US catches a cold, Canada gets the flu.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates to stay ahead.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
President Trump has escalated his trade war with Canada, threatening a massive 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft sold in the United States. According to Fortune, this latest salvo targets Quebec-based Bombardier, whose Global Express business jets face immediate decertification after Canada refused to certify rival Gulfstream jets from Savannah, Georgia. Trump posted on social media, stating, "If, for any reason, this situation is not immediately corrected, I am going to charge Canada a 50% Tariff on any and all Aircraft sold into the United States of America."CBS News reports that over 150 Global Express jets operate in the U.S. with 115 operators, and more than 400 Canadian-made aircraft were flying to or from U.S. airports as of Thursday evening, per Flightradar24 and Cirium data. Bombardier, employing 3,000 in the U.S., urged quick resolution to avoid disrupting air traffic, emphasizing its planes meet Federal Aviation Administration standards.This aircraft threat follows Trump's weekend warning of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over a new Canada-China trade deal, amid tensions with Prime Minister Mark Carney. At Davos last week, Carney criticized economic coercion by great powers, prompting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to warn of backlash during the upcoming USMCA review. Carney stood firm in a call with Trump, vowing a dozen new trade deals to diversify from the U.S.Historical echoes abound: In 2017, the U.S. Commerce Department hit Bombardier's CSeries jets with duties over alleged subsidies, though the U.S. International Trade Commission later cleared them of harming U.S. industry. Broader context from Wikipedia's tariff overview shows USMCA aims for 0% tariffs on most goods, but Trump has carved exceptions, including past aluminum duties and recent auto tariffs—25% on non-USMCA compliant imports from Canada since April 2025.Listeners, as reciprocal tariffs grip global trade—with Canada's rate holding at a baseline 10% minimum—the aerospace showdown could jolt North American skies and Bombardier's bottom line. Stay tuned for updates on this intensifying feud.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Please subscribe for the latest. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest developments in US-Canada trade tensions. President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric against Canada, threatening a staggering 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the US if Ottawa deepens trade ties with China. According to TimeTreX, this bombshell came on January 24, 2026, triggered by Canada's new arrangement allowing capped imports of Chinese electric vehicles and tariff relief on canola seeds and seafood to China, seen by Washington as a national security risk and backdoor for Chinese goods into North America.Defense Priorities reports Trump posted on Truth Social: “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.” This isn't idle talk—it's framed under Section 232 national security powers or IEEPA, potentially disrupting the $600 billion annual trade flow, integrated auto supply chains, energy exports, and manufacturing.Current tariffs already bite: TimeTreX notes 50% on steel and aluminum, up from 25%, 10% on energy like oil and gas, 50% on kitchen cabinets, and 40% transshipment penalties. Trade Compliance Resource Hub's Trump 2.0 tracker lists 25% on automobiles and parts, with stacking rules to avoid overlaps, though exemptions apply for USMCA-qualifying goods. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the 100% threat is on the table as of January 27, per TimeTreX, exceeding Smoot-Hawley levels and risking supply chain severance.Scenarios range from targeted hits on autos and metals to full escalation, per TimeTreX analysis, with higher odds of focused pain causing layoffs, inflation, and hiring freezes. Canada's former alignment on China tariffs—100% on EVs, 25% on steel—has shifted, fueling US backlash ahead of the July 2026 USMCA review. Mark Carney called it bluster, per Business Standard, but businesses brace for volatility.Stay tuned as negotiations unfold—this could reshape North American trade.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome, listeners, to this episode of Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have skyrocketed as President Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports, directly targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent strategic partnership with China.According to Global News, Trump fired off warnings on Truth Social on January 24, calling Canada a potential drop-off port for Chinese goods flooding into the U.S. He wrote, If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a Drop Off Port for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken. Trump even claimed China is completely taking over the once Great Country of Canada, adding a jab about hoping they leave ice hockey alone.Carney pushed back hard on Sunday, telling reporters the U.S. tariffs would hit American affordability hardest, not Canada's. Global News reports he stressed that duties on Canadian goods would be paid by American companies and passed to U.S. consumers. Carney clarified the China deal isn't a free trade agreement but fixes specific issues, like reversing Canada's 2024 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, now down to 6.1 percent for up to 49,000 units, per his office and Fox News. It also eases Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola, pork, and seafood.Canada respects CUSMA commitments, Carney said, with no plans for free trade with non-market economies like China without U.S. notification. Fox News echoes this, noting the agreement rolls back targeted tariffs from recent years amid retaliatory measures.Trump's threat marks an about-face; he initially praised the China deal as a good thing. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demands Carney fast-track affordability measures and trade deals, offering bipartisan U.S. visits.As MPs return to Parliament today, eyes are on budget moves and potential countermeasures. Stay tuned for updates on these escalating tariffs.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—don't forget to subscribe for the latest. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
President Donald Trump has escalated his trade rhetoric against Canada, threatening a staggering 100 percent tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with its recent trade deal with China. According to Politico, Trump made the announcement on Saturday via his social media platform, warning that such a move would trigger immediate retaliation, building on existing tensions from 25 percent U.S. tariffs imposed early last year on many Canadian goods, with some commodities facing even higher rates under national emergency powers.The flashpoint is Canada's agreement last Friday with China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to slash Canada's 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles—originally imposed in tandem with the U.S. in 2024—to just 6.1 percent, allowing up to 49,000 vehicles annually. In exchange, China will ease retaliatory tariffs on key Canadian exports like lobster, crab, and canola, as reported by ABC News. Trump initially dismissed concerns, calling it a good thing for Carney to negotiate with China, but reversed course amid Carney's Davos speech urging middle powers to diversify alliances beyond the fracturing U.S.-led order.Canadian officials pushed back hard. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc stated there's no pursuit of a free trade deal with China, emphasizing the "remarkable partnership" with the U.S., while Carney retorted that Canada thrives on its own merits, not U.S. dependence. Trump fired back, calling Canada ungrateful and revoking Carney's invitation to his Board of Peace initiative, per Politico.Current tariff landscape remains tense: About 85 percent of Canadian goods enter the U.S. tariff-free under the USMCA—known as CUSMA in Canada—with most others at 25 percent, though exemptions apply. Trump dismissed the pact this month, saying it expires soon and he doesn't care. Experts like those cited in Toronto CityNews warn a full 100 percent hike would devastate Canadian manufacturers reliant on U.S. markets but boomerang on American consumers and businesses too. Polymarket bettors are wagering on whether such tariffs hit by June 30, with the market live since Trump's post.This Canada Tariff News and Tracker keeps you ahead of the chaos.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for every update. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome back to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and we've got significant developments to cover as Canada navigates an increasingly tense trade landscape with the United States.Since August 2025, Canadian exporters have been facing a punishing 35 percent tariff rate on goods heading south of the border. This represents a major escalation from the earlier reciprocal tariff framework that began in April 2025 on what was called Liberation Day. Currently, Canada faces a general tariff rate of 35 percent on most goods, though energy products face a lower 10 percent rate. In response, Canada implemented its own retaliatory measures, including 25 percent tariffs on American steel, aluminum, vehicles, and select general goods, with 10 percent tariffs on certain energy commodities.The situation deteriorated sharply this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a forceful critique of American trade policy, declaring that great powers have begun using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage. His remarks drew a rare standing ovation from the international community. President Trump responded by suggesting Canada receives many freebies from the United States and should be grateful, adding that Canada exists because of America.This verbal confrontation has deepened concerns about the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which is set for renewal by July 2026. Trump has already called the agreement irrelevant to American industry, and Canadian Prime Minister Carney recently traveled to China to negotiate new trade conditions, including provisions allowing Chinese electric vehicles into Canada. This move has been viewed as particularly inflammatory by the Trump administration.According to Vanguard's analysis, despite these challenges, Canada maintains the lowest effective tariff rate among major American trading partners at just 6 percent, compared to 16 to 19 percent for other nations worldwide. This provides Canada with a comparative trade advantage, though listeners should note that individual sectors face much higher rates.The broader implications are staggering. Experts at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warn that dismantling USMCA in favor of bilateral agreements could jeopardize 17 million jobs dependent on North American supply chains built over three decades.Meanwhile, a potential United States Supreme Court ruling could fundamentally alter this trajectory. Markets are betting there's only a 31 percent probability the Supreme Court will uphold Trump's tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers law. If the court strikes down these tariffs, it could significantly reshape trade negotiations going forward.The coming months will prove critical as all three nations prepare for the USMCA review process. Listeners, stay tuned as we continue tracking these developments.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Please subscribe for regular updates on how these trade policies impact your business and community. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments affecting Canadian trade.As we enter 2026, Canadian businesses and consumers are facing significant tariff pressures that show no signs of easing. According to the Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker, Canada is currently subject to a 35 percent base tariff on non-compliant goods, with even steeper rates of 50 percent applied to steel, aluminum, and copper products. These rates represent a dramatic shift from the pre-2025 trade environment and are reshaping how North American commerce operates.The situation stems from escalating tensions over what the United States alleges are trans-shipment hubs for Chinese goods flowing through Canada. This concern will intensify when the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA, comes up for review in July 2026. That review period will be critical for determining whether tariffs increase further or if negotiations can bring relief.What makes Canada's position particularly challenging is the structure of current tariffs. While most goods compliant with CUSMA receive preferential treatment and duty-free access, non-compliant products face the full weight of tariffs that have pushed the average U.S. tariff rate from 2.5 percent to an estimated 27 percent by April 2025, the highest level in over a century.Recent developments show some movement. According to trade analysis, Canada dropped many of its retaliatory tariffs in August 2025 by matching the CUSMA exemption on compliant goods. However, experts suggest Canada needs a more strategic approach for 2026. Rather than simply matching U.S. trade restrictions, Canadian policymakers should develop targeted safeguard measures in sectors experiencing trade diversion from closed American markets.The pharmaceutical sector also deserves attention. Threatened 100 percent tariffs on branded and patented pharmaceutical products could devastate this important Canadian industry, though companies building manufacturing facilities in the United States may receive exemptions.For businesses and consumers, the practical takeaway is clear: the tariff environment will remain elevated throughout 2026, with current 25 percent rates on certain goods scheduled to increase on January 1, 2027. The upcoming CUSMA review in July represents the most significant opportunity for potential relief, but negotiations are expected to be intense and unpredictable.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Be sure to subscribe for the latest updates on how these policies affect your business and wallet. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest U.S. trade moves impacting our northern border.President Trump has approved a major Canada-China trade deal that slashes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles entering Canada from 100% to just 6.1%, allowing up to 49,000 EVs annually, according to BNN Bloomberg and Wealth Professional reports. This comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney returns from Beijing, where he secured cuts to Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola and opened doors for joint ventures in our auto sector, per Politico. Trump himself called it a good thing, telling reporters, if you can get a deal with China, you should do that.But tensions with the U.S. simmer. Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker details ongoing threats against Canada, including a potential 10% hike on our fentanyl-related tariffs atop the existing 40%, plus up to 50% additional duties and 200% on alcohol products. In response to our 3% digital services tax, Trump terminated trade talks last June, with new Canada-specific rates looming. Steel and aluminum face adjusted Section 232 hikes, with 25% on UK-origin aluminum but 50% elsewhere, stacking onto reciprocal tariffs.Trump's fixation on Canada's Arctic vulnerability to China and Russia has U.S. officials pushing joint patrols and early warning systems, says NBC News via The Independent. No annexation talk this time, just partnership to solidify the Western Hemisphere under his Donroe Doctrine. Yet a Pew poll shows most Canadians now view Trump's America as our top threat, and Carney warns of an eroded multilateral system.Meanwhile, Trump's Greenland gambit slaps 10% tariffs on European allies like Denmark, rising to 25% by July unless he gets the territory, rattling alliances.Canada's navigating Trump's tariff cudgel by pivoting east, but experts at Policy Magazine caution China poses its own systemic risks to our interests.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates to stay ahead.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the trade tensions shaping our economy. In a bold pivot, Canada has slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to just 6.1%, allowing up to 49,000 EVs this year, rising to 70,000 over five years, according to the Los Angeles Times. This deal, struck Friday in Beijing, also cuts China's tariffs on Canadian canola seed from 84% to 15%, a lifeline for farmers hit hard by export woes, as reported by France 24.But this realignment has ignited fears of Trump's wrath. The LA Times quotes Edward Alden of the Council on Foreign Relations calling it a huge declaration: Canadians now see the U.S. economic threat as bigger than China's. Ontario Premier Doug Ford slammed the move on social media, warning it gives China a foothold in our auto market at workers' expense and risks our access to the vital U.S. export destination. Prime Minister Mark Carney defends the limited quota, but experts like William Reinsch of the Center for Strategic and International Studies predict Trump retaliation, especially against autos, as USMCA renewal looms this year. Canada sends 75% of its exports south—high stakes indeed.Trump's track record looms large. Existing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum persist, per both outlets, and he threatened 10% on all Canadian imports in October over an Ontario ad, though he backed off. Wikipedia's overview of second-term tariffs notes USMCA exemptions shield most Canadian and Mexican goods, but steel, aluminum, and autos face 25% hits, with Canada retaliating on billions in U.S. products. Reciprocal tariffs average 27% overall, the highest in a century, though paused and negotiated down for some.As Trump eyes USMCA tweaks to boost U.S. manufacturing, this China deal could poison talks. Will it provoke new tariffs? Stay tuned as we track every twist.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Canadian steel exporters are facing unprecedented headwinds as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape North American trade. According to MEPS International, Canada maintained its position as the largest source of steel imports into the United States in 2025, despite tariff rates that have skyrocketed to 50 percent. However, the toll is substantial. Nearly 3.3 million tonnes of Canadian steel entered the U.S. market last year, representing 28 percent of total American imports, but that's down significantly from previous years.The tariff situation escalated rapidly in recent months. In March 2025, the U.S. reinstated Section 232 steel tariffs at 25 percent with no exemptions. By July, that rate doubled to 50 percent. This dramatic shift happened in just five months, completely upending supply chains and creating serious financial pressure on both Canadian exporters and American importers. In the second half of 2025 alone, Canadian steel imports dropped 44 percent year-on-year.MEPS reports that imports of Canadian flat and long finished carbon steel products declined by 32 percent annually, exceeding an overall 23 percent decline in U.S. steel imports. The composition of Canadian exports has shifted too. Flat products used primarily in automotive manufacturing now represent 77 percent of Canadian-origin steel imports, up from 75 percent the previous year. Long products have declined more sharply due to the tariff burden.Back home, the impact on Canadian producers has been severe. Algoma Steel, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, and Stelco have all reduced workforces and curtailed operations. According to MEPS research, Dofasco and Stelco are operating at around 50 percent production capacity, while Algoma is shutting down its blast furnace. In response, the Canadian government introduced a new tariff-rate quota system in December 2025, implementing a 50 percent above-quota tariff to protect its domestic industry.There's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be reviewed in July 2026, and steel exports will be a focus point for Canadian negotiators. However, MEPS notes there's currently little indication that Section 232 steel tariffs will be reduced or eliminated in the near term. Canadian steel mills have responded by raising prices sharply to restore profitability and reduce reliance on U.S. exports.As trade relationships continue evolving, Canadian steelmakers are increasingly dependent on domestic demand while hoping for tariff relief through the upcoming USMCA negotiations.Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Be sure to subscribe for the latest updates on how tariffs are affecting Canadian trade and your economy. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI




