Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports

The Canadian government has extended its relief program for firms importing tariffed U.S. goods and modified the eligible goods. This $5.77 per four-week remission, inclusive of GST, will continue until the 52nd week, after which the price will increase to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. The program, initially launched in response to Canada's retaliatory steel duties against the U.S., will now last until June 30, 2028.

The government has broadened the scope of the program to include non-steel goods utilized in manufacturing, agricultural production, mining, and oil and gas extraction. Additionally, entities involved in public education, including those directed by Indigenous organizations, will also be eligible for relief. However, Ottawa plans to exclude goods that can be reliably sourced domestically, such as specific trailers, aluminum wire, and paperboard products, from the remissions program.