International Law

Following swift feedback from stakeholders, the Canadian government has revised its list of retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports, removing all fish and seafood products while adding select items in other categories. The changes highlight the fluid nature of Canada's countermeasures and underscore the importance for businesses to stay current on tariff classifications as the September 2026 implementation date approaches.

Canada has announced sweeping counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on approximately C$27.6 billion of US imports, effective September 8, 2026, in direct response to President Trump's 50% Section 338 tariffs on Canadian goods. The measures target key sectors including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances, and electronics, while the federal government simultaneously rolls out C$7.5 billion in support for affected businesses and workers. Understanding whether products qualify as US goods under Canada's markin

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, and other key sectors in response to the latest U.S. tariffs. The counter-tariffs, ranging from 15% to 50%, will take effect on September 8, 2026, creating both challenges for Canadian importers and opportunities for domestic manufacturers to capture greater market share.