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Active Tariff Situations
The situations affecting Canadian businesses as of August 19, 2026. These are changing week to week — verify any figure before acting.
Three US proclamations impose 50% tariffs on Canadian dairy, alcohol, and a broadly-named "Motor Vehicles" list (which despite the name covers electronics, machinery, furniture, textiles and apparel, not cars) — ~$20B across 554 tariff lines, with no CUSMA exemption. Talks between Ottawa and Washington were ongoing as of this writing; confirm the current outcome before assuming this applies to your goods. Full line-by-line detail is in the table below.
| Product / Sector | Direction | Rate | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy (milk/cream powder, whey, casein) | Canada → US | 50% | Effective Aug 19, 2026 | Section 338 proclamation. No CUSMA exemption. 52 HTS subheadings, tied to Canada's dairy TRQ system. |
| Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits) | Canada → US | 50% | Effective Aug 19, 2026 | Section 338 proclamation. No CUSMA exemption. 61 HTS subheadings, tied to provincial liquor board restrictions on US alcohol. |
| "Motor Vehicles" list (electronics, machinery, furniture, textiles, building materials, apparel) | Canada → US | 50% | Effective Aug 19, 2026 | Section 338 proclamation. Despite the name, contains no actual automobiles. Check your specific HTS code — coverage is broader than the headline sectors suggest. |
| Steel (most products) | Canada → US | 25% | Active — Section 232 | No CUSMA exemption. Retaliatory Canadian tariff on US steel also active. |
| Aluminum | Canada → US | 25% | Active — Section 232 | Remission for aluminum used in manufacturing extended to June 30, 2026. |
| Automobiles (CUSMA-compliant) | Canada → US | 0% | Protected | CUSMA rules of origin apply. Must meet North American content requirements. |
| Canola seed | Canada → China | 15% | Partial relief since Mar 1, 2026 | Reduced from a 75.8% provisional duty. Anti-dumping investigation ongoing. |
| Canola meal | Canada → China | 0% | Temporary, until Dec 31, 2026 | 100% tariff suspended Mar 1 – Dec 31, 2026 under a January 2026 agreement in principle. |
| Canola oil | Canada → China | 100% | Active — market effectively closed | Anti-discrimination tariff remains. Consider alternative markets (EU, US, India). |
| Softwood lumber | Canada → US | 10% | Active — Section 232 (Oct 2025) | No CUSMA exemption. Increase to higher rates delayed to Jan 1, 2027. |
| Peas (yellow/green) | Canada → India | 30% | Active | Significant market access barrier. Pakistan and Bangladesh showing demand as alternatives. |
| Lentils | Canada → India | 10% | Active | Reduced impact vs. peas — exports still moving, at lower prices. |
| Most CUSMA goods | Canada ↔ US | 0% | Protected | Must meet rules of origin. Steel, aluminum, and certain autos excluded. |
| CETA goods (most categories) | Canada ↔ EU | 0% | Active — 98%+ elimination | Agricultural supply-management sectors partially excluded. |
| CPTPP goods | Canada ↔ 10 partners | Phasing to 0% | Active — phased elimination | Japan, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, Brunei. |
Manufacturers using US steel or aluminum inputs may qualify for temporary tariff remission. Steel-input remission (manufacturing, food packaging, agriculture) has mostly expired; aluminum-input remission runs to June 30, 2026. Check canada.ca/tariffs-response for current status.
What each agreement covers, who it's with, and what it means for your goods — on the Trade Agreements page.
Rules of Origin
Rules of origin determine whether your goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a trade agreement. Getting this wrong means your buyer pays full tariffs at the border — it's the most common compliance gap for Canadian exporters.
Each trade agreement has its own rules — there's no universal standard. Wholly obtained goods (e.g. agricultural products grown in Canada) qualify automatically. Manufactured goods must meet a tariff classification change test (the product's HS code changes during manufacturing) or a Regional Value Content test (a set share of the product's value originates in the trade area). The Trade Commissioner Service offers free advice on whether your goods qualify.
Assuming CUSMA compliance just because goods are manufactured in Canada — your inputs' origin matters too. Not keeping documentation to prove origin if customs asks. Missing the certificate of origin most agreements require. Steel and aluminum inputs don't make your product non-CUSMA-compliant, but the steel/aluminum itself still faces Section 232 tariffs crossing into the US.
Programmes for Tariff-Affected Businesses
If current tariff situations are affecting your business, these programmes offer financial support and advisory services.
| Programme | What it covers | Maximum | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CanExport SME | Market diversification away from tariff-affected markets — trade shows, market research, marketing materials | $50,000 | Apply → |
| AgriMarketing Program (SME stream) | Agri-food market development targeting non-traditional markets — especially for businesses hit by US or China tariffs | $100,000 | Apply → |
| AgriStability | Compensates 30%+ revenue declines from market disruptions including tariffs. Cap doubled to $6M for canola producers | $6M cap | Apply → |
| EDC Buyer Financing | Finances foreign buyers to purchase Canadian goods — useful when buyers in disrupted markets need credit support | Varies | Contact EDC → |
| BDC Working Capital | Flexible financing to manage cash flow during tariff disruptions | Varies | Apply → |
| CUSMA Compliance Advisory (CCASI) | Free advisory to help businesses ensure their goods comply with CUSMA rules of origin | Free | Contact TCS → |
Official Resources
Primary sources for tariff and trade agreement information. Always verify the current status of any tariff directly with the relevant authority before making a business decision.
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Compliance Tools
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