June 9, 2026
Trump's trade czar vows tariffs stay despite continental trade pact
U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar announced tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will remain despite both countries' membership in CUSMA, the continental trade agreement designed to eliminate such barriers. The statement contradicts the foundational premise of duty-free market access under the trade pact.
Canadian exporters across automotive, agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors face continued tariff costs that were supposed to be eliminated under CUSMA. Companies that restructured operations or pricing based on tariff-free access now confront sustained competitive disadvantages in the U.S. market.
Watch whether Canada triggers formal dispute resolution mechanisms under CUSMA or retaliates with counter-tariffs, potentially escalating into a full continental trade war.
Source: Victoria Times Colonist · June 9, 2026Related IntelligenceMore stories this week CTI Analysis Tariff Reference tool ← Back to all stories
