Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports

President Trump said in a social media post on Monday that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports, effective Jan. 1, 2027, after trade talks between the two nations collapsed . "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social . "On Jan. 1, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%," he said, noting that vehicles that are built in the U.S. are not subject to tariffs. "Canada will be treated like a State no longer!" he added. Non-U.S. automobiles and parts are currently subject to a 25% tariff. Imported Canadian steel already faces a 50% levy. U.S. tariffs of 50% went into effect Saturday on hundreds of Canadian goods, including imported hockey sticks and agricultural products. Canada has vowed to retaliate with its own tariffs on U.S. products, which are set to take effect Sept. 8, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. In a July proclamation , Mr. Trump accused Canada of discriminating against U.S. commerce by unfairly taxing U.S. motor vehicles and treating other foreign countries more favorably than the U.S. " with respect to motor vehicles." Canada imposes a 25% tariff on U.S. motor vehicles that don't qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which Mr. Trump in his July proclamation described as "unreasonable." The escalating trade war could make some items more expensive for Americans. Because U.S. businesses pay the American tariffs, they are likely to pass on costs to consumers through higher prices, experts say. The new tariffs could impact about 5% of Canada's exports to the U.S. Mr. Trump relied on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose the 50% tariffs on hundreds of imported Canadian goods. Carney said Canada's planned retaliatory tariff will apply to U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics. Gợi ý thực hành: 1. Theo dõi thông báo từ cơ quan địa phương tại California. 2. Kiểm tra nguồn chính thức trước khi chia sẻ lại thông tin.