Overview
- The president signed a proclamation to add up to 50% tariffs on a list of Canadian goods that the U.S. calls discriminatory, with the measure taking effect later this summer.
- The tariffs are being applied under Section 338 of U.S. trade law, a rarely used authority that allows the president to levy up to 50% duties on countries that impose unfair measures on U.S. products.
- Items named for potential tariffs include alcohol, dairy, industrial goods and ice‑hockey equipment while aircraft and energy products are excluded.
- Officials say the action responds to Canadian steps that have harmed U.S. exporters, and the move could still cover many products that fall under the USMCA unless specifically exempted.
- Separately, the president announced a plan to sharply raise tariffs on imported generic drugs over a multiyear timetable to force onshoring, a sign the administration is broadening protectionist industrial policy.