Canada will retaliate against President Donald Trump’s new tariffs by imposing 25% levies on a range of U.S. imports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday, warning that Trump’s actions will have real consequences for Americans.
As tensions escalate between the long-time allies, Trudeau revealed that Canada will impose tariffs on C$155 billion ($107 billion) worth of U.S. goods. Duties on C$30 billion will take effect on Tuesday, coinciding with Trump’s tariffs, while the remaining C$125 billion will be implemented in 21 days.
Trudeau’s announcement came just hours after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods, heightening the risk of a trade war that economists warn could slow global growth and fuel inflation. Additionally, Trump stated he would impose a 10% tariff on all energy imports from Canada.
The Canadian tariffs will target a variety of American products, including beer, wine, bourbon, and fruit juices—specifically orange juice from Trump’s home state of Florida. Other affected goods include clothing, sports equipment, and household appliances.
Trudeau acknowledged that the coming weeks would be challenging for Canadians but emphasized that Americans would also feel the impact of Trump’s actions.
“Tariffs against Canada will put your jobs at risk, potentially shutting down American auto assembly plants and other manufacturing facilities,” Trudeau said during a press conference in Ottawa. “They will raise costs for you, including food at the grocery store and gas at the pump.”
