Canada is escalating its trade fight with the United States, announcing retaliatory tariffs on about $19.9 billion worth of U.S. goods, including dairy products and agricultural equipment.
The Guardian says the tariffs range from 15 to 50% and target products covered by U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs.
Canada says the measures will take effect September 8 and include a range of U.S. agricultural products, including dairy.
The Canadian duties are intended to match the value of the U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar.
Steel, pulp and paper, electronics and household appliances are also included.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods on August 22nd after trade talks broke down.
President Trump has also announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian automobiles to 50% beginning January 1st.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is strongly urging U.S. and Canadian negotiators to return to the table, get the tariffs removed, and strengthen the USMCA.
