Canada Strikes Back at Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum
Canada recently announced its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on a list of U.S. products in response to President Trump’s decision to reinstate tariffs on Canadian aluminum. The tariffs, which are set to take effect on Sept. 16, will target a wide range of products including aluminum sheet, aluminum tubes, and a variety of other goods.
This move by Canada comes after President Trump made the controversial decision to reimpose a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum, citing national security concerns. Canada has strongly denied these allegations, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland calling the tariffs “unwarranted and unacceptable.”
In retaliation, Canada has released a list of U.S. products that will be subject to tariffs, which includes items such as golf clubs, bicycles, and washing machines. The Canadian government has stated that these tariffs will remain in place until the U.S. lifts its tariffs on Canadian aluminum.
The trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada over aluminum is not a new development. In 2018, President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, citing national security reasons. Canada responded with its own tariffs on U.S. goods, and the two countries eventually reached an agreement to lift the tariffs in 2019. However, the recent decision by President Trump to reimpose tariffs on Canadian aluminum has reignited tensions between the two countries.
The imposition of retaliatory tariffs by Canada is seen as a strong message to the U.S. that it will not back down in the face of what it sees as unjust trade actions. The move is also likely to further strain the already tense trade relationship between the two countries.
As the situation continues to unfold, many are watching closely to see how the U.S. will respond to Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, and what the implications will be for the broader trade relationship between the two countries.