US President Donald Trump has announced new 50 percent tariffs on several Canadian goods, accusing Ottawa of unfairly treating American products.
The tariffs will begin in 30 days and cover various items, including wine, hockey sticks and cement, according to a White House fact sheet.
However, the new duties will exclude energy, potash and products already facing sector-specific tariffs.
The measures will also affect goods covered by the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, known as USMCA.
Trump is relying on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose the latest duties.
The move follows a Supreme Court decision earlier this year that struck down many of his previous tariffs.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the new tariffs as a direct violation of the USMCA.
Moreover, Carney said Canada remained ready to intensify discussions with Washington to resolve ongoing trade disputes.
The announcement has raised concerns among businesses and increased fears of further escalation between the two neighbouring countries.
Trump has imposed broad tariffs on trading partners since returning to the presidency last year.
However, his previous tariff orders generally excluded goods entering the US under the North American trade agreement.
The latest decision could further strain relations with Canada, America’s second-largest trading partner.
The announcement also came days after Trump threatened higher tariffs over wildfire smoke that moved into the United States.
The White House accused Canada of retaliating against US tariffs and discriminating against American products.
It also criticised Canadian provinces for reducing purchases of US alcohol following Trump’s tariff threats.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada had also improved European dairy access and restricted US vehicle exports.
He said the tariffs would hold Canada accountable for retaliation and discriminatory trade practices.
