On Mar. 4, 2025, CAN GVT reported robust tariff package in response to US tariffs.
Moving forward with 25% on $155 billion worth of imported goods, beginning immediately with list of good worth $30 billion, will increase if US tariffs maintained.
List of goods includes orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirits, beer, coffee, appliances, apparel, footwear, motorcycles, cosmetics, certain pulp and paper products
Are taking steps to mitigate impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and businesses by establishing remission process to consider requests for exceptional relief from tariffs.
Should US continue to apply tariffs, will impose additional tariffs on $125 billion of imports, including on certain vehicles, fruits, vegetables, electronics, steel, aluminum.
First phase of tariffs on $30 billion in goods effective as of 12:01 a.m., Mar. 4, 2025.
Concurrently, CAN YKN GVT, CAN QUE GVT issued statements on the tariff package, urged businesses to remove US-made alcohols and products, purchase local products.
Will limit US access to government procurement by imposing penalties and restrictions
Also CAN QUE GVT statement by leader of official opposition, Marc Tanguay, on tariffs.
In Mar. 2025, CAN QUE GVT granted additional relief due to tariffs, see #246580.
On Feb. 3, CAN GVT reported tariff package in response to US tariffs.
CAN GVT reported agreement with the US to delay the imposition of tariffs on imports.
Follows White House Feb. 2025 set 25% tariff on Canadian imports, see #242210.
Tariff Package
White House issued 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China.
Due to US suspecting failures to circumvent illicit drug trafficking over the US border.
CAN GVT responded to the unjustified tariffs through countermeasures implementing their own 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods imported from the United States.
States less than 1% of fentanyl and illegal crossings into the US come from Canada.
CAN GVT will consider additional measures, including non-tariff options, if needed.
Canada and the US have agreed to delay tariffs until Mar. 4, 2025 due to cooperation.
Feb. 12, 2025 CAN GVT Official Gazette
On Feb. 12, 2025, CAN GVT published US surtax order and repeal in official gazette.
Mar. 2025 CAN GVT Tariff Package
On Mar. 4, 2025, CAN GVT reported robust tariff package in response to US tariffs.
Moving forward with 25% on $155 billion worth of imported goods, beginning immediately with list of good worth $30 billion, will increase if US tariffs maintained.
List of goods includes orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirits, beer, coffee, appliances, apparel, footwear, motorcycles, cosmetics, certain pulp and paper products
Are taking steps to mitigate impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and businesses by establishing remission process to consider requests for exceptional relief from tariffs.
Should US continue to apply tariffs, will impose additional tariffs on $125 billion of imports, including on certain vehicles, fruits, vegetables, electronics, steel, aluminum.
First phase of tariffs on $30 billion in goods effective as of 12:01 a.m., Mar. 4, 2025.
Concurrently, CAN YKN GVT, CAN QUE GVT issued statements on the tariff package, urged businesses to remove US-made alcohols and products, purchase local products.
Will limit US access to government procurement by imposing penalties and restrictions
Also CAN QUE GVT statement by leader of official opposition, Marc Tanguay, on tariffs.
In Mar. 2025, CAN QUE GVT granted additional relief due to tariffs, see #246580.
CAN QUE GVT: PR, 3/4/2025; CAN YKN GVT: PR 25-075, 3/4/2025; CAN GVT: PR, Nt 25-10, DB, 3/4/2025; OG Part II Vol. 159 No. 4, SOR/2025-15, SOR/2025-16, 2/12/2025; PR, 2/3/2025; PR, 2/2/2025; PR, 2/1/2025;
