Where is Ottawa hitting Donald Trump’s America

Canada has retaliated against the United States with tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on various American goods, escalating an ongoing trade dispute as the US gears up for the upcoming midterm elections. These measures, implemented on Tuesday, target over C$27.6 billion worth of US imports, spanning sectors such as steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, electronics, furniture, and machinery. Certain products face tariffs as high as 50%.

Ottawa is primarily focusing on products affected by US protectionist measures, aiming to exert economic and political pressure on states and businesses with close trading ties to Canada. Among the most heavily targeted items are steel and aluminum, with many products now subject to a 50% tariff, up from the previous 25%. The list also includes semi-finished steel products, flat-rolled steel, stainless steel bars, paper products like toilet paper and facial tissue, various appliances, furniture, carpets, lighting, farm equipment, and machinery.

Canada's move is aimed at countering the damage caused by US tariffs and safeguarding its own industries. The country has also established a C$7.5 billion support package to assist businesses and workers impacted by the trade dispute. This comes at a critical juncture, with American lawmakers preparing for the November midterm elections, and US exporters and businesses in states with significant trade links to Canada facing potential challenges.

The US remains Canada's largest trading partner, with Canadian exports to the US valued at roughly C$683.3 billion and imports from the US at about C$604.1 billion in 2025.