6 d. ago Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON — The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the world. Trump paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days but kept in place a 10 per cent levy on nearly all global imports. The […]

Economics

8 d. ago Canadian lumber hit with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

The current duties are the result of a trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. that has been dragging on for decades

Economics

9 d. ago U.S. hits Canada lumber with 34% duties even before Trump tariffs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on US materials costs even before President Donald Trump places any new tariffs on the sector. The U.S. currently levies countervailing and anti-dumping duties totaling 14.4%, a level that was set last year. Those are […]

Economics

9 d. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

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