THE Canadian government is to impose 25 per cent tariffs on US$155 billion worth of American good - $30 billion will come into force today and another $125 billion in 21 days.
Targeted items include American beer, wine, bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, perfumes, clothing and shoes, as well as household appliances, sporting goods and furniture. Lumber and plastics will also face levies.
Non-tariff measures being considered are related to critical minerals and procurement, although Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not offer more detail, reports BBC News.
Mr Trudeau pushed back on the suggestion the shared border posed a security concern, saying less than 1 per cent of fentanyl going into the US comes from Canada.
In a bid to avoid the tariffs altogether, Ottawa had promised to implement CAD1.3 billion ($900 million) of new security measures along its US border.
'Tariffs are not the best way we can work together to save lives,' Mr Trudeau said.
'But we will not back down in standing up for Canadians.'
US President Donald Trump has announced the US would impose tariffs beginning today of 25 per cent on canada and Mexico, and 10 per cent on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10 per cent tariff.
He had threatened to impose the import taxes if the three countries did not address his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Mr Trump has indicated he is ready to escalate the duties if the countries retaliate.
Together, China, Mexico and Canada accounted for more than 40 per cent of imports into the US last year.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called allegations that the Mexican government had alliances with criminal organisations 'slander'.
The White House, in its announcement, accused Mexico's government of having 'an intolerable alliance' with Mexican drug trafficking organisations.
In a statement, Ms Sheinbaum called on the US to do more to clamp down on the illegal flow of guns south to arm the cartels.
Her country is willing to work with the US, she said. 'Problems are not resolved by imposing tariffs, but by talking.'
She has instructed her economy minister to respond with tariff and non-tariff measures. They are expected to include retaliatory tariffs of 25 per cent on US goods.
China said in a statement that it is strongly dissatisfied with the levies and 'firmly opposes' them.
It added that it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against the US for its 'wrongful practice' and would take countermeasures to 'safeguard its own rights and interests'.
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Targeted items include American beer, wine, bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, perfumes, clothing and shoes, as well as household appliances, sporting goods and furniture. Lumber and plastics will also face levies.
Non-tariff measures being considered are related to critical minerals and procurement, although Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not offer more detail, reports BBC News.
Mr Trudeau pushed back on the suggestion the shared border posed a security concern, saying less than 1 per cent of fentanyl going into the US comes from Canada.
In a bid to avoid the tariffs altogether, Ottawa had promised to implement CAD1.3 billion ($900 million) of new security measures along its US border.
'Tariffs are not the best way we can work together to save lives,' Mr Trudeau said.
'But we will not back down in standing up for Canadians.'
US President Donald Trump has announced the US would impose tariffs beginning today of 25 per cent on canada and Mexico, and 10 per cent on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10 per cent tariff.
He had threatened to impose the import taxes if the three countries did not address his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Mr Trump has indicated he is ready to escalate the duties if the countries retaliate.
Together, China, Mexico and Canada accounted for more than 40 per cent of imports into the US last year.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called allegations that the Mexican government had alliances with criminal organisations 'slander'.
The White House, in its announcement, accused Mexico's government of having 'an intolerable alliance' with Mexican drug trafficking organisations.
In a statement, Ms Sheinbaum called on the US to do more to clamp down on the illegal flow of guns south to arm the cartels.
Her country is willing to work with the US, she said. 'Problems are not resolved by imposing tariffs, but by talking.'
She has instructed her economy minister to respond with tariff and non-tariff measures. They are expected to include retaliatory tariffs of 25 per cent on US goods.
China said in a statement that it is strongly dissatisfied with the levies and 'firmly opposes' them.
It added that it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against the US for its 'wrongful practice' and would take countermeasures to 'safeguard its own rights and interests'.
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