Canada officially slapped tariffs on more than $12 billion worth of US goods - here's what's getting hit

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Canada officially slapped tariffs on more than $12 billion worth of US goods - here's what's getting hit

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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  • Canada officially imposed tariffs on more than $12 billion worth of US goods on Sunday.
  • The move came in response to President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
  • From steel to whiskey to motorboats, the list of US products subject to Canada's tariffs is wide-ranging.

Canada's latest blow in the ongoing trade fight with the US officially went into effect Sunday, as tariffs on roughly $12.6 billion worth of US exports to Canada became official.

The tariffs came in response to President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian metals entering the US. They were first announced on May 31. According to the Canadian Department of Finance, the tariffs will hit goods of equal value to Canadian metal exports to the US.

The Canadian tariffs will hit a wide range of US products - from industrial metals to body wash. The steel and aluminum goods will be subject to a 25% tariff, while the miscellaneous goods will be subject to a 10% tariff.

In addition to the tariffs, Canada is also providing funds to domestic steel and aluminum manufacturers to support their business.

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Here's a rundown of notable items on the final list:

  • Steel products, including rolled steel, bars, rods, wire, and pipes
  • Aluminum products, including nails, tube containers, tanks, and cans
  • Yogurt
  • Coffee
  • Premade meals with beef or chicken
  • Maple syrup
  • Licorice candy toffee, some chocolates, and other candy
  • Pizza
  • Cucumbers and pickles
  • Strawberry jam
  • Orange juice
  • Soy sauce
  • Ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressing, and other condiments
  • Soup
  • Water
  • Whiskeys
  • Manicure products, hair spray, shaving balms, body wash, and various toiletries
  • Air freshener, dishwasher detergent
  • Candles
  • Herbicide, insecticide, fungicide
  • Tableware and kitchenware
  • Some types of plywood
  • Paper products including paper, paperboard, toilet paper, tissues, table cloths, and post cards
  • Kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigerator-freezers, and dishwashers
  • Lawn mowers
  • Boats including sailboats, motorboats, inflatable boats
  • Wood chairs
  • Mattresses
  • Sleeping Bags, pillows, bedding
  • Playing cards
  • Ball point and felt-tipped pens

The full list, with corresponding Harmonized System codes, is available at the Department of Finance's website.

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland said that while the country does not want a trade war with the US, Canada will protect its interests.

"We will not escalate, and we will not back down," Freeland said.

Canada's move mirrors similar decisions by the European Union and Mexico to hit the US with retaliatory tariffs.

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