“Not the Time to Roll Over”: Trump Raises Duties on Canadian Goods to 35%

What’s Happening?

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order — increasing his current 25% duties on Canadian goods not covered by the Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA) to 35%.

According to a White House fact sheet, any goods shipped to another country to avoid the latest trade action will be subject to a 40% transshipment levy.

The bombshell announcement comes as the US moves ahead with a 50% levy on certain copper imports.

Carney’s Response

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Mark Carney shared that his government is “disappointed” by the latest US trade action.

“While we will continue to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the Canadian government is laser focused on what we can control: building Canada strong,” the statement reads.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also took to X — agreeing that the country needs to do what’s best for itself.

“Canada shouldn’t settle for anything less than the right deal,” Ford’s post reads.

“Now is not the time to roll over. We need to stand our ground.”

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