U.S. to impose additional 50 pct tariff on certain Canadian goods

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed three proclamations to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods, saying Canada was discriminating against U.S. commerce.
The additional 50 percent ad valorem taxes on certain dairy products, alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles and related goods will become effective as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (0401 GMT) on Aug. 19, according to documents posted on the White House website.
Energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals will be exempt from the tariff.
In a proclamation concerning motor vehicles and related products, Trump said Canada has maintained a 25 percent tariff on imports of U.S. motor vehicles that do not qualify for preferential, duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) since April 9, 2025.
Canada also maintains a tariff-rate quota on U.S. motor vehicles that qualify for preferential, duty-free treatment under the USMCA.