See which U.S. states are most at risk from Canadian tariffs

U.S. states in the Midwest and Northeast are at particular risk from Canada's retaliatory tariffs, according to economic analysis of the new import duties and state export data. Canada's trade minister, Melanie Joly, stated that the tariffs are targeted at key U.S. states to exert political pressure, particularly ahead of midterm elections.

The tariffs, which will take effect on September 8, cover over 800 types of U.S. goods, including cheese from Wisconsin and Vermont, steel and aluminum products from Michigan and Indiana, and various automotive components. Canada is the top customer for exports from 27 U.S. states, and the new tariffs are expected to impact a mix of Republican, Democratic and swing states.

While North Dakota is the state most reliant on trade with Canada, excluding fuel products, agricultural states like North Dakota and others with strong manufacturing sectors are likely to feel a more significant impact due to the tariffs' broad scope. The Canadian tariffs, which range from 15% to 50%, are timed to coincide with the U.S. general election, a factor that the Canadian government appears to have considered in their implementation strategy.