Canada has announced a 25 percent tariff on a wide range of US-origin goods, in response to the US government’s continued tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. These tariffs, amounting to $29.8 billion in affected products, took effect at 12:01 am on March 13, 2025.
The newly imposed tariffs specifically target goods originating from the United States. As per Canadian trade regulations, goods eligible to be marked as US-origin under the Determination of Country of Origin for the Purpose of Marking Goods (CUSMA Countries) Regulations will be subject to these duties.
These countermeasures will remain in place until the US government eliminates its tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports. However, Canada has clarified that goods already in transit to Canada before the enforcement date will not be subject to the new tariffs.
Businesses and importers looking for further details on the administration of these tariffs can refer to the Canada Border Services Agency’s official website under the Customs Notices section.
We will continue to monitor developments related to these tariff updates and provide more information as it becomes available. If you have additional questions about how this may impact your business, reach out to your Mohawk Global Representative.