Canada: International Trade & Investment

The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian exports effective August 19, 2026, targeting goods across multiple sectors including machinery, wood products, chemicals, textiles, food and beverages. Canadian exporters should verify whether their products fall under the affected HTS codes, as these tariffs apply even to CUSMA-compliant goods.

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, discusses why international investors are showing unprecedented interest in Canada as an investment destination. He explores the factors driving this momentum...

President Trump has signed three Presidential Proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on Canadian products across motor vehicles, dairy, and alcoholic beverages sectors, effective August 19, 2026. Unlike previous measures, these tariffs will apply even to goods qualifying for preferential treatment under CUSMA, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The proclamations cite Canadian policies as discriminatory, though the tariffs extend far beyond the targeted sectors to include