Tariff Resource Centre
Your hub for updates, resources, and special offers for local businesses impacted by tariffs.
Tariff Updates
Sept 29, 2026: The U.S. began banning imports of selected Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products, motorcycles, molasses and whey.
Sept 8, 2026: Canada’s new countermeasures on $27.6 billion in products imported from the U.S. are effective as of 12:01 a.m., September 8, 2026.
Aug. 24, 2026: Federal and provincial finance ministers met to coordinate Canada’s response. The government confirmed that dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs will take effect Sept. 8 and that additional business support measures are forthcoming.
Aug. 22, 2026: Following the collapse of trade negotiations, 50% tariffs took effect on a broad range of Canadian products, including goods such as hockey sticks, wine, honey, cement, textiles, electronics and other manufactured products.
Aug. 22, 2026: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would respond with matching tariffs on U.S. products, with the measures scheduled to take effect Sept 8.
Aug. 18, 2026: The U.S. suspended the newly announced Section 338 tariffs on Canadian alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles for three days while negotiations continued.
July 23, 2026: The U.S. announced proposed Section 301 action related to forced-labour practices affecting 60 economies, including Canada.
July 20, 2026: The U.S. announced new Section 338 tariffs targeting Canadian alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles, citing discriminatory Canadian trade practices.
Apr. 6, 2026: The U.S. expanded its Section 232 regime to additional derivative products, generally applying 25% or 50% rates depending on the product.
Feb. 20, 2026: The U.S. terminated the additional IEEPA tariffs imposed under the 2025 Canada/Mexico border, reciprocal and other IEEPA orders. Other tariffs, including Section 232 tariffs, were unaffected.
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Sept. 1, 2025: Canada removed the 25% counter-tariffs imposed in March on approximately $44.2B of U.S. goods. Tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles remained.
July 31, 2025: The U.S. increased the tariff on Canadian goods covered by the northern-border IEEPA order from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. USMCA-compliant goods remained exempt from this tariff regime.
June 4, 2025: U.S. increased Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%.
Apr. 9, 2025: Canada imposed 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant U.S. vehicles and the non-Canadian/non-Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant U.S. vehicles.
Apr. 3, 2025: U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on automobiles imported from Canada, with provisions related to U.S. content and CUSMA-compliant vehicles.
Apr. 2–5, 2025: The U.S. announced a 10% global baseline tariff and higher country-specific reciprocal tariffs. Canada and Mexico were treated separately under the existing border-related tariff regime, rather than the new reciprocal rate.
Mar. 13, 2025: Canada responded to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs with 25% tariffs on $12.6B of steel, $3B of aluminum and $14.2B of additional U.S. products.
Mar. 12, 2025: Section 232 tariffs of 25% took effect on Canadian steel and aluminum, eliminating previous exemptions.
Mar. 4, 2025: The original broad tariffs took effect, but were subsequently limited to goods that did not qualify for CUSMA preferential treatment.
Mar. 4, 2025: Canada imposed tariffs on approximately $30 billion of U.S. imports, including food, beverages, clothing, appliances, cosmetics and other consumer products.
Feb. 3, 2025: U.S. paused implementation for one month following commitments from Canada on border security and fentanyl enforcement.
Feb 1, 2025: President Trump announced a 25% additional tariff on Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products under IEEPA.
Media Links & Statements
- (Aug 26, 2026) Canadian Global Cities Council: Statement on Tariffs
- (Aug 24, 2026) Halifax Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Tariffs
- (Aug 22, 2026) Toronto Board of Trade: Statement on Tariffs
- (Aug 22, 2026) Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Tariffs
- (Aug 22, 2026) Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: Statement on Tariffs
- (Aug 22, 2026) Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Tariffs
Tariff Resources
Nova Scotia:
- Nova Scotia Tariff Response Landing Page
Canada:
- Regional Tariff Response Initiative: This will help small and medium-sized enterprises respond to tariff pressures.
- Pivot to Grow Loan (BDC): Pivot to Grow loan can boost your cash flow and cover expenses, like purchasing equipment, as you adapt to a new economic reality.
- Canada Strong Diversification Fund: Canada Strong Diversification Fund—a new stream of the Strategic Response Fund (SRF). This Fund will have expanded flexibility to support tariff-impacted companies with shovel-ready projects that support ongoing capital maintenance, including medium-sized firms.
- Rapid Response Supports for Workers and Employers:
- Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility:
- Additional supports and resources
Reference Materials for Canadian Products subject to the 50% U.S. Tariffs:
- White House Fact Sheet
- Presidential Proclamation on Dairy (July 20)
- Presidential Proclamation on Alcoholic Beverages (July 20)
- Presidential Proclamation on Motor Vehicles (July 20)
List of products from the United States subject to counter-tariffs:
View the Complete List of U.S. Products Subject to Counter Tariffs
Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.:
Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. – Canada.ca
M2M Marketplace for Tariff-Impacted Businesses
The M2M Marketplace is your exclusive member-to-member promotional platform, designed to help Halifax Chamber members connect, save, and grow their businesses. Promote exclusive offers, discounts, products, or services directly to fellow members while discovering valuable deals from businesses across our network.
To be included on this special M2M Marketplace for Tariff-Impacted Businesses, simply check the form field to indicate your products or services have been impacted by tariffs.
Looking for a local supplier?
Tariffs are driving up costs on materials, parts and services that businesses in our region rely on. If you’re a Halifax Chamber member looking for a closer-to-home alternative, post your request here.
- Requests should relate to tariff-impacted goods or services.
- Requests are posted publicly below, so members who can help are able to reach you directly.