Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports Amid Trade Dispute > 월드뉴스

Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of American imports starting early Tuesday. This action escalates a growing trade dispute with the United States, Canada’s largest trading partner, amid rising tensions between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The tariffs, effective at 12.01 am on Tuesday, will range from 15% to 50% and affect products valued at C$27.6 billion imported from the US. Key sectors impacted include steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics, which have been significantly affected by previous US tariffs. The Canadian government stated that the retaliatory measures are a response to the US's decision to impose a 50% tariff on C$27.6 billion of Canadian goods, effective August 22. The Canadian government clarified that the counter-measures will not apply to US goods already in transit to Canada on the day the tariffs take effect. Tensions have escalated recently, with Carney urging the Trump administration to take the trade dispute seriously. Trump and US officials have openly criticized Canadian leadership, with Trump making symbolic gestures such as renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," which has been met with rejection from Canadians. US Vice President JD Vance reportedly mocked Carney, suggesting that he attempts to outdo Trump. Last month, Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian cars and raw materials, accusing Canada of exploiting the US economically. Carney has stated that Canada will not accept a trade deal that undermines French-language protections, which American negotiators view as an irritant but are essential for Quebec's cultural identity.