Canada’s counter-tariffs on roughly C$27.6 billion worth of United States goods took effect on September 8, 2026, marking the latest escalation in a monthslong trade dispute between the two countries. The measures were first announced by Canada’s Department of Finance on August 25, 2026, in response to tariffs the U.S. has maintained on Canadian exports.
The Canadian duties apply at rates of 15 percent, 25 percent or 50 percent depending on the product category. Goods affected include dairy products, agricultural equipment, paper products, household appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing and sports equipment such as golf clubs. U.S. steel, aluminum, iron products, furniture and clothing face the highest 50 percent rate.
Ottawa has described the countermeasures as a targeted, dollar-for-dollar response intended to match the economic impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods while limiting cost increases for Canadian consumers and businesses. The federal government has also announced support measures for workers and companies affected by the ongoing trade dispute.
The tariffs add to months of back-and-forth trade actions between Washington and Ottawa, with businesses on both sides of the border warning of higher costs and supply chain disruptions as the dispute continues.
Sources: CNBC · Canada Department of Finance · Canada.ca product list · Blakes
