OTTAWA — Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs against the United States are now in effect, targeting a wide range of American products—from dairy and smartphones to clothing, furniture, appliances and golf equipment.
The measures are Canada’s response to the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, further escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Among the most significant increases, Canada has imposed 50% tariffs on many U.S. dairy products, steel and aluminum products, plywood, furniture, cosmetics, clothing, smartphones, golf equipment, video-game consoles, exercise equipment, honey and several plastic products.
American appliances—including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, stoves and smaller kitchen appliances—face 25% tariffs, while most air conditioners are subject to a 15% levy.
U.S. motorcycles are being hit with 50% tariffs, while trailers and semi-trailers face 25%. Various forestry, paper and construction-related products are also subject to tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%.
Ottawa originally planned 25% tariffs on American seafood, including lobster, salmon, shrimp and other products, but removed seafood from the final list following concerns from Canada’s fishing and processing industries.
The measures could mean higher prices for Canadian consumers who continue purchasing affected U.S.-made products, although retailers may switch suppliers, source more Canadian products or absorb part of the additional cost.
With both countries now imposing steep duties on each other’s goods, the trade battle is increasingly moving from government negotiating tables to household shopping carts.