Canada announces retaliatory measures on U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
- In March 2025, Canada introduced a 25 percent tariff targeting steel and aluminum imports from the United States as a response to American duties.
- The U.S. doubled its tariffs to 50 percent in early June, prompting Canadian officials and industry leaders to demand urgent government action.
- On June 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new protective measures including limiting imports from non-FTA countries to 2024 levels and creating steel and aluminum task forces.
- Carney said counter-tariffs will be adjusted on July 21 aligned with trade negotiation progress, while Canadian steel leaders cited billions lost and urged anti-dumping tariffs on other nations.
- Canada’s measures aim to stabilize the steel and aluminum industries amid unfair trade risks and ongoing talks with the U.S., including new tariff rate quotas and procurement rules.
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Canada eyes new tariffs if US trade talks falter
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he will impose new tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports on July 21 depending on the progress of trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada Threatens Higher Tariffs On US Steel, Aluminum If No Deal Is Reached By July 21, Mark Carney Says He's Ensuring Protection Against 'Unjust' US Levies - Ford Motor (NYSE:F)
Canada is ramping up economic pressure on the U.S. with a fresh ultimatum as trade tensions escalate over steel and aluminum tariffs.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that he will protect the domestic steel and aluminum industry from US measures with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies.
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