Section 338 Tariffs on Canada: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

U.S.-Canada border crossing with commercial trucks and a logistics professional reviewing Section 338 tariff and customs information on a tablet.

The U.S. – Canada tariff environment changed again in August 2026. After the Trump administration announced additional 50% ad valorem duties on certain Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a presidential proclamation temporarily delayed the effective date by three days, from August 19 to August 22, 2026. The Federal Register notice published August 24 confirms the revised effective date of … Read More

Canada Hits Back with $155B in Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Canada responses to Trump Tariffs

“The moment U.S. tariffs came into effect this morning, so did the Canadian response. Canada will be implementing 25% tariffs against $155 billion of American products. Starting with $30 billion worth of goods immediately, and the remaining $125 billion in 21 days’ time”, was a LinkedIn post from Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. This decisive move by Prime Minister Trudeau marks a significant escalation in … Read More