Politics · International diplomacy · published 2026-08-22 · via The Hill

Canada sets Sept. 8 for dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. imports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Saturday that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, matching Washington's new 50% tariffs dollar for dollar. The tariffs will target products such as steel, dairy, appliances, and electronics. Carney said the decision was made reluctantly after U.S. negotiators introduced last-minute demands, causing talks to collapse.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Saturday that retaliatory duties on American goods will take effect September 8. The measures mirror Washington's 50% tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis, covering steel, dairy, appliances, and electronics. The announcement follows a breakdown in bilateral negotiations.

Carney described the decision as reluctant, noting that U.S. negotiators introduced last-minute demands that derailed the talks. The escalation marks a significant deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors, with the September deadline giving businesses

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