What Is A Tariff

• Trudeau warns of ‘forceful’ response if Trump pulls trigger on tariffs

  'If the president does choose to implement any tariffs against Canada, we're ready with a response — a purposeful, forceful but reasonable immediate response,' Trudeau said.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2025
  
• What is a tariff? A guide to the hit on Canada after Trump reveals plan

  There's been one word on the lips of Canadian and U.S. officials for months: tariff. But what is a tariff, and what do Donald Trump's threats really mean for Canada?

  Economy

  Jan 24, 2025
  
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• Trump tariff backlash grows in U.S. as major companies take financial hit

  Whirlpool, 3M and Caterpillar are among the companies blaming tariffs for escalating costs.

  Consumer

  Oct 25, 2018
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• U.S. trade commission kills duties placed on Canadian newsprint

  The U.S. International Trade Commission decided that the paper product from Canada does not injure U.S. industry.

  Economy

  Aug 29, 2018
• U.S. forges ahead with tax on Canadian newsprint with revised tariffs

  The U.S. Commerce Department is going ahead with a tax on Canadian newsprint, a threat to the already-struggling American newspaper industry.

  Economy

  Aug 2, 2018
• Steel, auto tariffs could trigger recession in Canada, industry reps warn

  MPs are hearing dire warnings about the potential impact of American tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel and a looming threat of tariffs on automobiles.

  Economy

  Jun 26, 2018
• Ottawa in talks with steel, aluminum industries about possible aid

  All options are being looked at as the industries grapple with new tariffs imposed by the U.S., Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains confirmed Monday.

  Economy

  Jun 4, 2018
• One week ahead of G7 summit, allies frosty toward U.S. over tariffs

  A three-day meeting of G7 finance ministers resulted in Finance Minister Bill Morneau issuing a chair's summary telling Donald Trump of "concern and disappointment" over recent U.S. trade actions.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2018
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• What U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs mean for Canadians — and their wallets

  The U.S. slapped Canada with hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum on Thursday — a move that could make Canadians pay more for cars, refrigerators and beer.

  Economy

  May 31, 2018