{
  "id": 3107183,
  "title": "How Trump’s tariffs are hitting Canadian goods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-canadian-goods",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:41:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/08/24/how-trumps-tariffs-are-hitting-canadian-goods"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States recently implemented new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian exports following the failure of trade talks. This annual payment, billed as $205 plus GST for one year, will automatically renew at $233 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount compared to the regular annual price of $259.35. The tariffs will impact roughly five percent of all of Canada's exports to the United States, valued at approximately $28 billion annually. These tariffs are grouped under three executive orders, focused on motor vehicles, dairy, and alcohol, though they encompass a broader range of items such as non-alcoholic beer, cements, vacuums, cameras, projectors, hockey sticks, and natural honey.\n\nUnlike other tariffs, these duties affect goods that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). For instance, items like non-alcoholic beer, cements, vacuums, cameras, projectors, hockey sticks, and natural honey are subject to the tariffs. The tariffs do not apply to goods compliant with CUSMA, thereby mitigating their impact on Canada. Trump has imposed these tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security concerns. These duties started at 25% but were later increased to 50% in June. The tariffs on automobile parts are exempt from CUSMA, ensuring Canada remains unaffected for those specific components.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/trump-announces-new-50-tariff-on-canadian-cars-trucks-and-steel",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:55:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}