The additive nature of Trump tariffs on Canada


It could result in a total 50% tariff if threatened duties on all imports from Canada are enacted in March. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s planned 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would pile on top of other levies on Canadian goods, resulting in a total 50% tariff if threatened duties on all imports from Canada are enacted in March, a White House official says.

Canada has not been told about the additive nature of the tariffs, a Canadian government source said.

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