Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Starting August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports effective August 1, while indicating tariffs of 15% to 20% could apply to other trade partners.
Trump expands tariffs on Canada amid ongoing trade negotiations. Photo: @toot5000
July 11, 2025 Hour: 2:43 am
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that a 35% tariff will be applied to all imports from Canada starting August 1, marking an expansion of the current trade restrictions.
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In a letter posted on his social media platform, Trump informed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the new tariff rate will come into effect next month and may increase if Canada imposes retaliatory measures.
This new tariff adds to existing duties, including a 25% tariff on Canadian auto parts announced in March and a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imposed in June. With this latest measure, nearly all Canadian imports will be subject to tariffs.
Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that not all countries receive formal notification letters and that the administration is setting tariff rates for remaining trade partners. He indicated these tariffs could range between 15% and 20%.
Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada are ongoing, with both sides aiming to reach an agreement by July 21. In May, Carney met with Trump at the White House. However, talks were suspended last month after Canada introduced a digital services tax, which was later rescinded to facilitate continued negotiations.
In addition to Canada, Trump has imposed tariffs on other countries, including a 50% tariff on copper and duties on Japan and South Korea.
The tariffs have also affected Southeast Asian nations. Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has requested a reduction of the 40% tariff on exports and offered to send negotiators to Washington. The Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro confirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with Trump later this month to discuss the 20% tariffs on Philippine goods and bilateral defense issues.
Canada and Mexico continue to work to uphold the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA in July 2020 following renegotiation efforts led by Trump. Although a review was scheduled for 2026, recent tariff measures have altered the timeline.
Initially, Canadian and Mexican goods were subjected to 25% tariffs, though exemptions were made for products covered under the USMCA, including potash used as fertilizer, which was taxed at a lower rate.
A court hearing scheduled for July 31 will examine whether the administration exceeded its authority by imposing tariffs without declaring a national emergency. The outcome may influence future U.S. trade policies amid ongoing tensions affecting countries in the Global South.
Author: MK
Source: The Guardian - Al Jazeera
