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Trump administration proposes tariffs on Canadian imports
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Event date ·Main reference · The Globe and Mail
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- 01 — Who
Trump administration
- 02 — Where
Canada, United States
- 03 — When
August 18, 2025
The Trump administration announced Section 338 tariffs on US$20-billion of Canadian imports.
The tariffs, effective August 19, 2025, disproportionately impact British Columbia's forestry and manufacturing sectors.
The measures lack exemptions under the USMCA, raising concerns about economic disruption.
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The Trump administration announced Section 338 tariffs on US$20-billion of Canadian imports. The tariffs, effective August 19, 2025, disproportionately impact British Columbia's forestry and manufacturing sectors. The measures lack exemptions under the USMCA, raising concerns about economic disruption.