After previous Trump tariffs, here’s the list of goods Canada hit back on
tariffs once Donald Trump takes office, the question remains on if the federal government would issue retaliatory tariffs like they did during the previous trade spat between the two countries.In 2018, Trump imposed a 25-per cent tariff on steel and 10-per cent tariff on aluminum products amid ongoing negotiations of a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).In response, Canada released a list of retaliatory tariffs on items imported from the U.S.
to the amount of about $16.6 billion worth of steel, aluminum and hundreds of other products.The steel and aluminum that saw tariffs were assorted, ranging from hollow drill bars and sanitary ware.The proposed measures could have a big impact on numerous Canadian industries, experts say, and if you need a refresher on how tariffs work, click here for a recap of how the last trade spat played out.During those retaliatory tariffs, the other items taxed by Canada ranged from every day items like sweet and savoury foods down to yarn.Here are the imported American products Canada took aim at last time.
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