New U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect as Trade Negotiations Collapse

2026-08-28T10:13:44-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/zimmytws A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods took effect on August 22, 2026, adding another layer to an increasingly complex trade relationship between the United States and Canada after negotiations between the two governments failed to reach an agreement. The measures impose an additional 50 percent tariff on specified categories [...]