US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1, ahead of a self-imposed deadline for a new trade deal. This move, announced via social media in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, is part of broader tariff threats against various trade partners. Trump cited Canada's alleged failure to stop fentanyl flow, existing dairy levies, and the trade deficit as justifications. Canada, a major auto manufacturing and metals supplier to the US, is already impacted by existing US tariffs and has imposed counter-tariffs, vowing more if a deal isn't reached.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1, ahead of a self-imposed deadline for a new trade deal. This move, announced via social media in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, is part of broader tariff threats against various trade partners. Trump cited Canada's alleged failure to stop fentanyl flow, existing dairy levies, and the trade deficit as justifications. Canada, a major auto manufacturing and metals supplier to the US, is already impacted by existing US tariffs and has imposed counter-tariffs, vowing more if a deal isn't reached.
Trending- 1 Earlier this year: Canada appointed a fentanyl czar
- 2 Late June: Prime Minister Carney removed a tax on big US technology firms
- 3 June: At the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Carney and Trump committed to reaching a new trade deal within 30 days, setting a deadline of July 21
- 4 Thursday (implied July 10, 2025): Trump announced the latest levies on Canada in a letter posted to social media
- 5 August 1: Proposed effective date for 35% tariffs on Canadian goods and other trade partners
- Potential imposition of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods by the US
- Economic damage to Canada's auto manufacturing and metals sectors due to existing and proposed US tariffs
- Increased trade tensions between the US and Canada
- Canada has imposed counter-tariffs on the US and vowed more if a trade deal is not reached
- Canada announced more funding towards border security and appointed a fentanyl czar in response to US complaints
- Canada removed a tax on big US technology firms as part of broader trade negotiations
What: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1, and also threatened blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, including the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Sri Lanka. He linked the tariffs to Canada's alleged failure to stop fentanyl flow into the US, Canada's existing levies on US dairy farmers, and the trade deficit between the two countries.
When: Announced on Thursday (implied July 10, 2025, given the article date of July 11, 2025). Tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1. A G7 Summit deadline for a new trade deal between the US and Canada was set for July 21.
Where: United States (President Trump, US Customs and Border Patrol, US border with Mexico), Canada (Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canadian border), European Union, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka.
Why: President Trump stated the tariffs are due to Canada's alleged failure to stop the flow of fentanyl into the US, Canada's existing levies on US dairy farmers, and the trade deficit between the two countries. He also suggested tariffs could be avoided if Canada builds or manufactures products within the United States.
How: President Trump announced the latest levies on Canada in a letter posted to social media addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney. The US has already imposed a blanket 25% tariff on some Canadian goods, global 25% tariff on cars and trucks not built in the US, global 50% tariff on aluminium and steel imports, and recently announced a 50% tariff on copper imports.