Trump’s Aug. 19 Tariffs Could Hit Northern Ontario Forestry and SMEs
The tariffs remove CUSMA exemptions and could pressure Canadian exporters as Ottawa seeks a deal to ease the widening trade fight, officials said.
- United States President Donald Trump's administration plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on nearly $28 billion in Canadian goods, effective August 19, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time.
- Invoking Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930, Trump signed three proclamations on July 20 authorizing the duties—the first known use of this provision in nearly a century.
- FedNor reports 96 per cent of Northern Ontario's forestry exports go to the United States, while affected categories span machinery, textiles, wood products and consumer goods.
- Export Development Canada is providing $5 billion over two years through its Trade Impact Program to help Canadian businesses manage trade disruptions and diversify into new markets.
- Canadian and American officials were still negotiating in early August, with discussions including possible concessions on autos, dairy and alcohol in exchange for withdrawing the new tariffs.
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Trump’s Aug. 19 tariffs could hit Northern Ontario forestry and SMEs
Trump’s New 50 Per Cent Tariffs Put Northern Ontario Businesses on Alert THUNDER BAY — Northern Ontario businesses are facing another period of trade uncertainty as United States President Donald Trump prepares to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on a wide range of Canadian products. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect Aug. 19, 2026 — at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time, unless negotiations between Canada and the United States produce a chang…
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