Canada: Canada Announces Counter-Tariffs on Imports from the United States

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CA2026-0023
On August 25, 2026, Canada announced counter-tariffs on $20 billion in imports from the United States, in response to recent U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada. U.S. products impacted by Canada’s retaliatory measures include dairy, honey, molasses, doughs and baking mixes, for a total import value of over $780 million in 2025 in agricultural products. Canada’s measures will be effective as of September 8, 2026. Additionally, the province of Saskatchewan announced a 50 percent levy on U.S. alcoholic beverages, also effective September 8, 2026.

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