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Trump raises Canada trade tariff to 35%

Trump raises Canada trade tariff to 35%

Summary

The United States under President Trump has increased tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, citing issues with drug flow across the border. However, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will prevent many Canadian goods from facing these higher tariffs. The new tariffs also affect several other countries, with rates varying depending on the country.

Key Facts

  • President Trump raised the tariff on Canadian imports to 35%.
  • The new tariffs are partly in response to Canada allegedly not doing enough to stop drugs crossing into the US.
  • Most Canadian products are exempt from the new tariff due to the USMCA free trade agreement.
  • The tariff increase went from 25% to 35%, effective as of early Friday morning US time.
  • Additional tariffs apply to other countries, with some exceptions based on trade deals or ongoing talks.
  • Goods already shipped or in transit by specific dates avoid the new tariffs.
  • Tariffs range from 10% to 50% for imports from different countries.
  • Several Asian countries received high tariff rates, impacting major trading partners like India and Taiwan.
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