Trump Considers Major Tariff Increase on Canadian Imports Amid Trade Disputes

Fri Jul 11 2025 18:52:56 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Considers Major Tariff Increase on Canadian Imports Amid Trade Disputes

In a sudden move, President Trump has threatened to raise tariff rates on imports from Canada to 35%, potentially destabilizing ongoing trade negotiations as accusations over fentanyl and agricultural tariffs intensify.


President Trump's proposal to implement a 35% tariff on Canadian imports threatens to disrupt ongoing trade talks and could severely impact Canada's economy, reliant on US trade. The move follows unsubstantiated claims regarding fentanyl and retaliatory tariffs, adding tension to North American relations.


President Trump escalated trade tensions with Canada on Thursday by threatening to introduce a hefty 35 percent tariff on Canadian imports, a decision that could potentially complicate negotiations that had previously been progressing positively. The announcement was conveyed via a letter posted on social media directed at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The expected implementation date for the tariff is set for August 1, although it remains uncertain whether it will encompass all Canadian goods or if the President will adhere to this ultimatum.

Trump's correspondence echoed letters sent to numerous trading partners earlier in the week but notably accused Canada of "financially retaliating" against the United States through its own tariffs. The letter resurrected Trump’s unfounded claims that Canada has inadequately addressed the issue of fentanyl trafficking across the U.S.-Canada border, as well as his grievances regarding high tariffs impacting American dairy farmers.

In a last-minute social media post, Carney acknowledged the new deadline while affirming Canada’s commitment to securing a favorable outcome for its workforce without directly addressing the escalated tariff threats.

Should the proposed tariffs be enacted broadly, they risk inflicting significant damage on Canada's economy, which remains highly reliant on trade with the United States, its key economic partner. The looming threat of increased tariffs introduces uncertainty into ongoing discussions as Canadian negotiators seek to navigate the challenging landscape of trade relations with their southern neighbor.

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