US imposes 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods, Canada to respond

Canada announced it will take action in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in the trade dispute between the two North American neighbors. The tariffs, set at 50 percent on a range of Canadian products, were introduced after Ottawa and Washington failed to reach an agreement on Friday that could have avoided the measure.

The U.S. administration cited concerns over Canadian dairy and lumber exports as the basis for the tariffs, while Canadian officials criticized the move as a violation of trade agreements and a threat to the long‑standing economic partnership. Ottawa has indicated it will explore retaliatory measures and will engage with allies and international trade bodies to address the impact on Canadian businesses and consumers.

The development underscores a growing trade war that threatens to disrupt supply chains and economic stability in both countries. Canadian authorities are preparing to negotiate a response while monitoring the potential ramifications for bilateral trade and regional markets.