EEUU elevará al 50% los aranceles sobre el acero y los automóviles canadienses
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha anunciado este lunes que elevará al 50% los aranceles sobre el acero y los automóviles de Canadá, un movimiento que recrudece la guerra comercial que mantiene Washington con su vecino del norte. Leer
The United States is planning to increase tariffs on steel and Canadian automobiles by 50% starting in January 2027, according to a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. This move intensifies the trade war between the two countries, which have been historical allies. Trump's claims accuse Canada of imposing disproportionately high tariffs that have crippled American farmers and resulted in a $60 billion trade deficit.
He insists that Canada treats the U.S. like a state and refuses to negotiate fairly. Trump has threatened that the U.S. does not need Canada, while Canada needs the U.S. more, as 95% of Canada's trade is with the U.S. The threats come amid an ongoing crisis between the two nations. Currently, the U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on certain vehicles that do not meet Trade and Commerce Agreement (T-MEC) terms, and this will double if the announcement is implemented in January.
The tariffs on Canadian steel were already 50% in place, which will now cover the entire industry starting in 2027. Canada recently ended trade negotiations with the U.S., citing the inadmissibility of Washington's last-minute conditions before the deadline. Starting Saturday night, tariffs of 50% on approximately $20 trillion worth of Canadian products took effect.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised that the country will match dollar for dollar the new U.S. tariffs starting September 8.
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