Wisconsin cheese, Maine seafood, Kentucky appliances: Trump’s Canada tariffs punch swing states just before the midterms
Section 338 of Smoot-Hawley has sat unused for 96 years; Canada's Mark Carney says the move is designed to "destroy" its auto industry.
In a growing trade conflict between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump placed tariffs of up to 50% on over 20 billion dollars worth of Canadian goods in July 2026. This move came after Canada retaliated with similar tariffs on American products, targeting items such as Wisconsin cheese, Maine seafood, and Kentucky appliances.
The trade war resulted from the collapse of high-stakes trade negotiations, where both sides were unwilling to compromise on key issues such as steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs. The collapse of the trade deal led to Canada pulling out of plans to reopen the Keystone oil pipeline, as well as removing U.S. liquor from Canadian store shelves.
The tariffs have a significant impact on American consumers and businesses, particularly in states that rely heavily on imports from Canada, such as Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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