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Our TCJ Monitoring Committee is a strategic initiative dedicated to monitoring U.S. tariff movements and analyzing their impact on your businesses.

Composed of high-level experts, including former PremierJean Charest and lawyers specialized in trade and international relations, the committee aims to guide you in understanding tariff issues in real time.

To this end, we are setting up a media watch to keep you informed of any changes in real time through regular updates, relevant information and links to Jean Charest’s interviews.

You will have access to information, analysis and practical solutions to anticipate and respond effectively to tariff changes, turning your challenges into opportunities.

  • U.S. Government Official Documents

    September 9, 2025: 

    Mr. Trump signed an executive order that introduces new exemptions on tariffs, effective today, for countries that have reached an agreement with the United States. This executive order also serves as an amendment to the executive order of April 2, which imposed reciprocal tariffs and included provisions for exemptions (See here).

    Executive Order: Modifying The Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements – The White House

    Annexes: ANNEX-II.pdf Annex II: Products Exempted from Reciprocal Tariffs Annex III: Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners

    August 1st, 2025:

    Documents White House

    Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border – The White House

    Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies the Reciprocal Tariff Rates – The White House

    July 30, 2025:

    June 3:

    May 28 : 

    In a ruling published on Wednesday, a U.S. court specializing in international trade issues blocked Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on all goods entering the United States. Click here to view the decision.

    April 2 : Executive order respecting the application of the reciprocal tariffs on imports: Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits – The White House  

    Two annexes are available in the order:

    March 6 : Executive Order — Donald J. Trump

  • Employee assistance programs

    April 22, 2025 :

    In light of the significant changes in economic conditions, particularly with respect to tariffs, the Government of Canada has introduced temporary measures to support affected workers.

    The waiting period will be waived for all employment insurance claims submitted between March 30, 2025 and October 11, 2025, and the rules around treatment of termination moneys will be suspended for six months.

    For more information :

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  • Timeline of events

    LATEST NEWS - October 14, 2025:

    The additional tariffs of 10% on lumber and 25% on certain furniture manufactured outside the United States, imposed in late September by U.S. President Donald Trump, come into effect.

    The sawmill industry is taking the hardest hit: the additional 10% tariff on softwood lumber brings the total duties on Canadian wood crossing the U.S. border to 45%.

    Meanwhile, the 25% U.S. tariff on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities and other upholstered wooden furniture from Canada may not be the end of it.

    Source: Les tarifs supplémentaires américains de 10 % sur le bois canadien entrent en vigueur | Radio-Canada

    September 8, 2025: 

    Highlighting measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries

    Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, highlighted a series of new strategic measures for Canadian industries most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions, including aluminium and steel. These initiatives will help Canadian businesses retool their production and diversify their products.

    These new measures include the following:

    • A new Strategic Response Fund: The government will invest $5 billion through a new fund with flexible terms to help firms in all sectors impacted by tariffs adapt, diversify and grow, with support provided to industries by new workforce alliances to align training and workforce needs.
    • A new Buy Canadian policy: The government will introduce a new policy to ensure the federal government buys from Canadian suppliers, require local content when domestic suppliers are unavailable, extend this approach to all federal funding streams and Crown corporations, and provide a roadmap for provinces and municipalities to apply similar standards to their own procurement.
    • Immediate liquidity relief: The government will expand Business Development Bank of Canada loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to $5 million, provide more flexible financing through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan Facility, and give the auto sector flexibility by waiving 2026 model year vehicles from Electric Vehicle Availability Standard requirements and by launching an immediate 60-day review to reduce costs.
    • Regional Tariff Response Initiative: The government will expand support to SMEs to $1 billion over three years, with flexible terms, and increase new non-repayable contributions to eligible businesses impacted by tariffs across all affected sectors, including agriculture and seafood.

    Source: Quebec and Canada Strong – Canada.ca

    September 5, 2025:

    Aluminum and Copper Included for the First Time in Federal Support Measures

    For the first time since the beginning of the trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday a financial assistance initiative aimed at prioritizing sectors such as aluminum and copper.

    These industries, targeted by tariffs, will now be eligible for a share of a $5 billion fund designed to help them “diversify, and grow, with support provided to industries by new Workforce Alliances to align training and workforce needs,” stated the Prime Minister’s Office in a press release detailing a series of measures announced Friday.

    The $5 billion initiative aims to include all businesses most impacted by U.S. tariffs, such as those in the steel and automotive sectors, for which previously announced support measures through other channels will be enhanced.

    Source: L’aluminium et le cuivre pour la première fois inclus dans des mesures d’aide fédérale | Le Devoir

    August 22, 2025

    Carney to Remove Tariffs on Somes U.S. Goods

    In a move aimed at reducing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will remove tariffs on U.S. products that comply with the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), effective September 1.

    At a press conference, Carney stated that Canada is faring better than all other U.S. trading partners despite the many tariff measures imposed by President Trump. On average, other countries face tariffs of 16%, while Canada deals with tariffs of 5.6%.

    “We have the best deal of anyone in the world right now,” said the Prime Minister at the press conference. “It’s important to preserve that advantage,” he added.

    Source: La Presse, August 22, 2025

    https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/2025-08-22/guerre-commerciale/carney-annonce-l-abolition-de-droits-de-douane-sur-certains-produits-americains.php


    August 1st, 2025

    US tariffs on Canadian products to rise to 35% | Radio-Canada

    US tariffs on Canadian products will rise from 25% to 35%, the White House confirmed on Thursday. Products eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (USMCA) will continue to be exempt from tariffs.

    Source: Radio Canada info, July 31, 7:14 p.m.

    Déclaration officielle de Mark Carney

    While the Government of Canada is disappointed by this action, we remain committed to the USMCA, which is the world's second largest free trade agreement by trade volume.

    Thanks to the USMCA, the average tariff rate applied by the United States on Canadian products remains one of the lowest among all trading partners, the Canadian Prime Minister added in his written statement.

    Mr. Carney acknowledged that the lumber, steel, aluminum, and automotive sectors are nevertheless significantly affected by U.S. tariffs and duties, and promised that the government will take action to protect Canadian jobs, invest in the competitiveness of our industries, promote the purchase of Canadian products, and diversify our export markets.

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-carney-5b9744205_ma-d%C3%A9claration-sur-le-commerce-entre-le-canada-activity-7356903191508078594-cOnQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAMiMVQBcDGArH7wvHLicN3WOLUPVsgsWNg

    July 30, 2025 : Trump imposes 50% tariffs on copper products worldwide

    Donald Trump's United States announced on Wednesday that tariffs on copper will come into effect on August 1, but they are ultimately less extensive than anticipated. Earlier in the day, the president had insisted that he would not extend trade negotiations between countries beyond August 1.

    His website states that the 50% surcharges would only apply to products made with copper, not to imports of raw copper.

    “The proclamation imposes universal tariffs of 50% on imports of semi-finished copper products [...] and copper-intensive products [...] effective August 1,” the White House said in a statement. However, the tariffs will not be imposed on the raw material itself.

    Washington lifts tax exemption on small packages

    The White House announced Wednesday the publication of an executive order by President Donald Trump canceling the exemption from customs duties on all small packages entering the United States as of August 29.

    Known as “de minimis” exemptions, these exemptions had previously allowed goods worth less than $800 to be sent by post without paying additional duties upon entry into the United States.

    With the suspension of this exemption, parcels will now be taxed at the same rate as other products from the country of origin or at a specific rate depending on the type of product and its origin.

    The decree specifically refers to goods imported from Canada and Mexico, which have been targeted for several months by customs duties imposed under the guise of the fight against fentanyl.

    Source: La Presse: Agence France-Presse, July 30

    Washington lifts tax exemption on small packages | La Presse

    July 8, 2025 : Canada is affected by the tariff on copper, as it is a major exporter of copper to the United States.

    Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper. U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war on Tuesday, announcing tariffs on copper that could reach 50%, while threatening 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

    “Today, we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting, stating he believed the tariff would be set at 50%, twice the percentage previously mentioned in recent months.

    Source: Sophie-Hélène Leboeuf, Radio-Canada Info

    Agence QMI

    “I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective on August 1, 2025, after receiving a robust NATIONAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT,” the U.S. President declared Wednesday on his social network, likely referring to an investigation by the Department of Commerce.

    In an effort to rebalance trade relations in favour of the United States, Donald Trump imposed a 10% baseline tariff on imports in April—even on goods that cannot be produced domestically—with exemptions for gold, copper, oil and pharmaceuticals.

    On Tuesday, he reversed course on those exemptions, considering, for example, a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals and a 50% tariff on copper—a threat that sent copper prices soaring nearly 10% in New York on Tuesday, surpassing their all-time high.

    Source : https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114826107762484260

    June 3, 2025:

    In continuation of his tariff offensive, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a document on Tuesday officially enacting the increase that will raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% starting Wednesday.

    As the leading exporter of steel and aluminum to the United States, Canada will be particularly affected by this significant hike in tariffs.

    Back in March, President Trump had already imposed a 25% tariff on all countries exporting steel and aluminum to the U.S., including Canada and Mexico.

    Source: Radio-Canada Info (Sophie-Hélène Leboeuf) - Trump Formalizes Doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum | Radio-Canada

    The Executive Order
    Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States – The White House

    Canada’s Response
    The Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. relations stated that he raised Canada’s concerns about the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Tuesday in Washington.

    Dominic LeBlanc had flown to the U.S. capital Monday evening to meet with Mr. Lutnick on Tuesday. According to information obtained by Radio-Canada, the meeting was originally intended to focus on broader trade negotiations.

    However, it took place just as Donald Trump was signing the presidential order to formalize the tariff hike. He had announced last Friday his intention to raise the tariffs from 25% to 50%.

    Source: Radio-Canada Info (Joëlle Girard) - Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: “We’ve Expressed Our Concerns,” Says LeBlanc | Radio-Canada

    May 29, 2025

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit suspends enforcement of the U.S. Court of International Trade's decision until the merits of the case.

    Here are the sources:

    May 28, 2025

    U.S. court blocks Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs

    In a ruling published on Wednesday, a U.S. court specializing in international trade issues blocked Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on all goods entering the United States.

    The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in New York, ruled that only Congress can regulate commerce with foreign nations. Donald Trump therefore did not have the authority to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on nearly every country in the world on April 2.

    The President cannot invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, that Trump cited to justify the use of executive orders to implement these tariffs, to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from nearly every country, according to the ruling, which the AFP was able to consult.

    Reply from the White House

    A White House spokesman denounced the decision made by unelected judges who do not have the power to decide how to properly address a national emergency.

    President Trump pledged to put America First, and the Administration is committed to using every lever of executive power to address this crisis and restore American Greatness, spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement.

    The court was ruling on two lawsuits filed in recent weeks, one by an alliance of 12 U.S. states, including Arizona, Oregon, New York and Minnesota, the other by a group of U.S. businesses.

    Click here to view the decision.

    (Source: Radio-Canada Info, Agence France-Presse, May 28, 8:15 PM)

    May 12, 2025:

    After two days of negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have agreed to pause their trade war for 90 days.

    The world’s two leading economies indicated in a joint statement that this pause will take effect by May 14.

    Both sides have agreed to drop the tariff rates they had imposed by 115 percentage points. As such, this decision temporarily reduces American tariff rates on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariff rates on American goods to 10%.

    (Source: CBC, The Associated Press)

    April 15, 2025:

    Automakers in Canada

    The Canadian federal government announced that automakers that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will get an exemption from Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs. This measure aims to protect the Canadian automotive industry in the face of the U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Automakers will be allowed to import U.S.-assembled vehicles that comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) free of the countermeasure tariffs. However, the number of exempted vehicles will drop if there are reductions in Canadian production or investment.

    This decision occurs amid trade tensions between the two countries, with Ottawa seeking to preserve the integration of the North American automotive sector and mitigate the economic impact of tariffs.

    (Source: Press conference of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance)

    April 10, 2025:

    Canada’s position remains unchanged and is not affected by President Trump’s April 9 announcements.

    April 9, 2025:

    Donald Trump announces on his Truth Social account that he is reducing the reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2 to 10% for 90 days to allow for negotiations with 75 countries.

    As for China, he announces an increase in customs duties on Chinese products to 125%.

    Confusion Surrounding Tariffs on Canadian Exports

    In response to inquiries regarding Canada and Mexico, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent affirmed that the 10% tariff also applies to both countries.

    The situation remains to be clarified, as the two North American partners of the United States, already subject to other types of tariffs since last month, were nonetheless exempt from tariffs falsely represented as punitive.

    Their exports, which are not covered by the Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), are subject to tariffs of 10% or 25% in the case of Canada and 25% in the case of Mexico.

    Minister of International Trade Dominic LeBlanc was in contact with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick this afternoon, according to Radio-Canada sources.

    April 3, 2025

    Canada was spared from this new wave of tariffs, but the 25% tariff on vehicle imports announced in March by the U.S. president has come into effect.

    Reply from the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney

    Mark Carney announced at a press conference that Canada will impose a 25% tariff on all vehicles imported from the United States that do not comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with the exception of automotive parts which are essential to Canadian industry. 

    The Prime Minister ensured that “every single dollar raised from these tariffs will go directly to support our auto workers”.

    Five keys to understanding the April 2 announcement:

    https://www.ledevoir.com/economie/863146/retenir-annonce-donald-trump-tarifs-douaniers (Sarah R. Champagne)

    1. What new tariffs were announced on Wednesday?

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “minimum” 10% tariff on all imports, effective April 5. Around 60 countries will also be hit with steeper tariffs on April 9, in this latest round of punitive tariffs. The baseline rate of 10% is in addition to the surtax for all countries directly subject to the "reciprocal" tariffs.

    2. How are these tariffs calculated?

    China 34%, European Union 20%, Vietnam 46%, Taiwan 32%, United Kingdom 10%, South Africa 30%, Israel 17% and Chile 10%.

    3. Is Canada included?

    Canada and Mexico are exempt from these new tariffs. Since the beginning of March 10% tariffs have been imposed on Canadian energy, critical minerals, potash and aluminum, and 25% on all other imports from Canada and Mexico, with the exception of products covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). According to U.S. officials, Canadian imports under CUSMA account for 38% of total Canadian goods shipped to the U.S. in 2024.

    The additional 25% tariff on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the United States is also scheduled to take effect at midnight on Wednesday. It seems that Canada will not be spared; no exemption was specified at the time of writing. It will severely impact the Canadian automotive industry.

    4. Can the President act in this way without the approval of Congress?

    Donald Trump had to invoke emergency powers under a federal statute dating back to 1977, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This order aims to address a “national emergency arising from conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits” as stated in a fact sheet issued to the press. The Act can be used in response to an unusual and extraordinary threat and allows for restrictions on trade with other countries.

    The order made under the IEEPA also contains a provision allowing him to raise or lower tariffs depending on the reactions of trading partners.

    5. What will be the impact of these new measures?

    Hyperinflation? Recession? Higher prices for consumers? In all cases, economists expect significant uncertainty, which will further complicate negotiations with the United States.

    March 26, 2025:

    Trump announces new 25% tariffs on the automotive industry

    These tariffs will apply to “all cars that are not made in the United States,” the U.S. President said at the White House, adding that they will take effect “on April 2” and that “we will begin collecting duties on April 3.”

    “We’re going to charge countries for doing business in our country and taking our jobs, taking our wealth […] What we’re going to be doing is a 25 per cent tariff on all cars that are not made in the United States. But if you build your car in the United States, there is no tariff,” declared Trump.

    Reaction from the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney

    Reacting to the news, the Canadian Prime Minister announced he would soon have a call with Donald Trump. Mark Carney has not talked to the U.S. President since taking office as Prime Minister.

    Carney called the move a “direct attack” on Canadian workers and stated that “we will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country.”

    This is in addition to the current 2.5% tariff, meaning that imported vehicles will now face a total tax of 27.5% of their value.

    (Source: Agence France-Presse in Washington, Le Devoir)

    March 12, 2025:

    Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

    On Wednesday, the Canadian government announced its response to the 25% U.S. tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum since midnight.

    Canada will impose tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of U.S. goods as of Thursday, announced Minister Dominic LeBlanc (Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs), Minister Mélanie Joly (Foreign Affairs) and Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Innovation, Science and Industry).

    This includes $12.6 billion in steel products and $3 billion in aluminum products, as well as an additional $14.2 billion in U.S. products, said Minister LeBlanc. The list of additional products affected by the counter-tariffs includes tools, computers, sports equipment and cast-iron products.

    These new retaliatory measures are in addition to the counter-tariffs announced on March 4 by the Canadian government on $30 billion worth of products imported from the United States, in response to the first wave of 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canada.

    https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2147338/tarifs-douaniers-canada-etats-unis-acier-aluminium

    March 11, 2025 (evening):

    Canada avoids 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum. A close adviser to Donald Trump has confirmed that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum will not be doubled after all, following Doug Ford’s decision to suspend his electricity surcharge.

    March 11, 2025 (PM):

    Ontario temporarily suspends its tax: Mr. Ford will travel to Washington to discuss tariffs and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. “I'm pretty confident he will pull back,” Ford said at a press briefing. (Source: Le Devoir)

    March 11, 2025:

    Response from Donald Trump: Donald Trump complains about the surcharge on electricity imposed by Ontario: In a post on his social network Truth Social, President Trump wrote that Ontario was “not even allowed to do that”. (Source: Radio-Canada Info)

    Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced on his social network Truth Social that he will be doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum. The 25% surcharge will be increased to 50% starting tomorrow morning.

    March 10, 2025:

    Ontario: Applying a 25 Per Cent Electricity Surcharge on Exports to United States

    https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1005689/applying-a-25-per-cent-electricity-surcharge-on-exports-to-united-state

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford made good on his threat to apply a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three American states. Ontario exports electricity generated across the province to 1.5 million homes in Minnesota, New York and Michigan. The cost increase resulting from the 25% surcharge is estimated by the Ford government to represent a surcharge of $10 per megawatt-hour. The Premier declared at a news conference that the surcharge will cost the average American household in these states an additional $100 per month on their power bills and will generate revenue of $300,000 to $400,000 per day for the province. (Source: Le Devoir)

    March 7, 2025:

    $1 billion in new lending to support the Canadian agriculture and food industry: https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/financing/trade-disruption-customer-support-program#3Y0LzC3=0

    • Defer principal payments for up to 12 months on existing loans (current customers)??? 
    • Receive access to an additional credit line of up to $500,000, secured by general security agreements or universal movable hypothec (Québec only)? 
    • Get additional support with a term loan 

    Ottawa introduces temporary flexibilities to the Work-Sharing Program : https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/work-sharing.html

    March 6, 2025: On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. President announced that he will exempt Canadian products covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) from tariffs until April 2.

    President Trump also signed an executive order to lower the tariff rate on potash to 10% to help U.S. farmers.

    In return, Canada will delay its second round of tariffs on $125 billion of U.S. products until April 2.

    March 5, 2025: Washington announced on Wednesday that the automotive industry will see a one-month exemption from Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. The President granted this exemption to ensure that U.S. manufacturers are not at an “economic disadvantage”, explained White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at a press briefing. (source: TVA Nouvelles)

    March 4, 2025

    Announcement of 25 % customs tariffs on Canadian imports

    Donald Trump puts his words into action with the imposition of 25% U.S. customs tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, with the exception of Canadian energy which faces a 10% tariff.

    Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs, the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported goods, beginning immediately with a list of goods worth $30 billion. The scope of the Canadian counter tariffs will be increased to $155 billion if the current U.S. tariffs are maintained. The scope could also be increased if new tariffs are imposed.

    Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/canada-announces-robust-tariff-package-in-response-to-unjustified-us-tariffs.html

    Quebec announces business support measures

    • offering up to $50 million per business, the FRONTIERE program aims to provide quick financial assistance to businesses with cash flow needs;
    • announcement of the Chantier productivité, which will be part of the ESSOR program, aimed at boosting the productivity of businesses by offering flexible and advantageous financial assistance to support their investment projects;
    • penalties of up to 25%, effective immediately, on bids by U.S. companies who participate in public calls for tenders if those companies are not established in Quebec or among its trading partners.

    Source: https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/tarifs-douaniers-americains-priorite-proteger-notre-economie-864481148.html

    February 10: President Trump announces 25% tariffs on all aluminum and steel entering the U.S.

    February 4: Canada announces the suspension of the imposition of counter tariffs for the duration of this month.

    February 4: Canada secures a similar agreement to Mexico’s: a one-month pause on customs tariffs. In exchange, Canada will appoint a “czar” in charge of dealing with the fentanyl issue.

    February 3: Postponement in the application of the 25% customs tariffs on products from Mexico.

    February 2: Mélanie Joly announces that Canada will challenge the tariffs before the World Trade Organization (WTO).

    February 1: In retaliation, Ottawa announces a first list of U.S. products to be subject to counter tariffs. Effective February 4, 25% tariffs will be imposed on $30 billion in goods imported from the U.S. (poultry, dairy products, sugar, wine and alcoholic beverages, tobacco, cosmetics, baths and shower-baths, plastics and tires).

    These tariffs will be expanded to another $125 billion in U.S. imports in three weeks.

    www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/02/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-february-4-2025.html

    Several provinces, including Quebec, announce they are pulling all U.S. alcohol from their shelves.

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