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US Tariffs 2026: Current Rates, Legal Status and Impact

Last updated: 4 November 2026

US tariffs in 2026 rest on Section 301 forced-labour duties (10% or 12.5%) on 60 economies — plus MFN, Section 232, China 301 and, since 22 Aug, 50% Section 338 on selected Canadian goods. IEEPA global tariffs fell on 20 Feb 2026; Section 122 expired on 24 July. Forced-labour 301 remains. On 22 Aug, 50% Section 338 duties on selected Canadian imports took effect after talks collapsed. Canada: forced-labour 301 at 10% with a CUSMA carve-out; Section 338 at 50% without a CUSMA exemption, plus import bans since 29 Sept. A proclamation of 23 Oct changes the 338 list from 30 Oct: plywood, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment and crates are removed; certain valves, carpets and waste products are added. CBP implements this with CSMS 70314289: 22 HTS lines leave 9903.03.14, 100 are added; the entry date governs. Counter-tariffs of 15/25/50% remain in force. CAPE Phase 3 has run since 6 Oct for plaintiffs with a reliquidation order only. Forced-labour 301: briefs filed on 16 Oct, no ruling through slip opinion 26-135 of 2 Nov. China 301: the 178 remaining exclusions (9903.88.69 and .70) expire at 11:59 pm Eastern time on 9 Nov 2026 (USTR notice of 1 Dec 2025). Through 4 Nov USTR had published no extension in the Federal Register. Without one, goods entered from 10 Nov pay the full 301 rate.

The legal situation is currently changing week by week (CIT suits, CAPE refunds, open overcapacity 301). This page summarises the editorially verified status as of the date shown — only the Federal Register, USTR and CBP are authoritative.

10 / 12.5%

Section 301 forced-labour duties in force since 24 July 2026 (60 partners)

EU/Taiwan 10% net-of-MFN; CH/JP/KR 12.5% net-of-MFN; others often flat +12.5% — 99.4% of US imports covered

Source: USTR — Press Release 23 July 2026, 2026

7.5–25%

Section 301 duties on Chinese goods (Lists 1–4A)

Unaffected by the IEEPA ruling; some categories exceed 100%. 178 exclusions (9903.88.69/.70) expire on 9 Nov 2026; no extension published through 4 Nov.

Source: USTR, 2026

~126bn USD

IEEPA tariff refunds sent to Treasury (CBP, as of 2 Oct, filed 6 Oct)

CBP filing of 6 Oct, figures as of 2 Oct: about USD 126bn sent to Treasury, about USD 136.6bn accepted in CAPE. The 15 Sept declaration cited ~122 and 134.7bn. Phase 3 has run since 6 Oct for CIT plaintiffs with a reliquidation order only. The 8 Oct class certification is not itself a refund.

Source: CBP filing of 6 Oct 2026, figures as of 2 Oct (Bloomberg Law), 2026

50%

Section 338 duties on selected Canadian goods in force since 22 Aug 2026

No CUSMA exemption. Lists revised from 15 Sept; the 50% stacks on Section 232. From 29 Sept, import bans on specified alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods. List changed from 30 Oct (proclamation of 23 Oct, CBP CSMS 70314289): 22 HTS lines out, 100 in. Counter-tariffs of 15/25/50% remain in force.

Source: White House Fact Sheet / USTR (20 July 2026); in force 22 Aug 2026, 2026

US tariff instruments at a glance (as of 4 November 2026)

Instrument	Rate / scope	Status
IEEPA tariffs ("reciprocal tariffs" 2025)	Struck down by SCOTUS (20 Feb 2026); about USD 126bn sent to Treasury, about USD 136.6bn accepted in CAPE (CBP, as of 2 Oct)	Expired
Section 122 — 10% baseline duty (Proclamation 11012)	Expired on 24 July 2026 (statutory 150-day limit)	Expired
Section 301 — forced labour (60 economies)	10% or 12.5% (partly net-of-MFN) since 24 July 2026; 99.4% of US imports	In force
Section 301 — overcapacity (16 economies)	Investigation open since March 2026. No published rate and no USTR action in the Federal Register through 4 Nov 2026. Last sourced statement: USTR Greer on 30 Sept, negotiated tariff caps would be taken into account. Incl. China, EU, CH, JP, KR, VN, TW, MX, IN	Proposed
Section 338 — selected Canadian goods (Proclamations 11046–11048)	50% since 22 Aug 2026, no CUSMA exemption. Lists revised from 15 Sept; the 50% stacks on Section 232. From 29 Sept, import bans on specified alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods. Proclamation of 23 Oct: from 30 Oct plywood, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment and crates are removed; certain valves, carpets and waste products are added. CBP CSMS 70314289 (29 Oct): from 30 Oct 00:01 ET, 22 HTS lines leave 9903.03.14 and 100 are added; the date of entry or warehouse withdrawal governs. 9903.03.12 and .13 unchanged. Drawback available.	In force
Canada — counter-tariffs on US-origin goods (United States Surtax Order 2026)	15 / 25 / 50% in force since 8 Sept 2026 00:01 (CBSA CN 26-23). $27.6bn of US imports. Steel/aluminium 25→50%. US-origin only; goods in transit on the effective date excluded. No new US–Canada talks since entry into force.	In force
CIT litigation on forced-labour 301	Master case In re Section 301 Forced Labor Cases (26-cv-03555); sample case Learning Resources. Hearing on 30 Sept; answers to the court’s questions filed on 16 Oct. No ruling through slip opinion 26-135 of 2 Nov (a solar anti-dumping case). Duties remain in force.	Volatile
Section 301 China duties (Lists 1–4A)	7.5–25%, some categories above 100%. 178 exclusions (9903.88.69 and .70) apply only until 11:59 pm Eastern time on 9 Nov 2026 (USTR notice, FR Doc 2025-21671). No extension had been published in the Federal Register through 4 Nov; without one the full 301 rate applies from 10 Nov.	In force
Section 232 — steel, aluminium, copper, autos	Product-specific duties, unaffected by the IEEPA ruling. Robotics and industrial machinery: Proclamation 11077 of 28 Oct, published in the Federal Register on 2 Nov (91 FR 69199); no tariffs for now.	In force
Antidumping / countervailing duties (AD/CVD)	Product-specific, continue unchanged	In force

Legal situation volatile. Only the Federal Register, USTR and CBP are authoritative. This table is an editorial summary, not customs advice.

What currently applies to imports into the US?

Since 24 July 2026 at 00:01 ET, the Section 301 forced-labour duty applies to nearly all imports — on top of regular MFN rates, product-specific Section 232 duties (steel, aluminium, copper, autos) and existing Section 301 China tariffs. The Section 122 baseline duty expired the same day as scheduled. Nothing changes for customs valuation or HS classification; the Section 301 duty is levied as an additional charge on the customs value. Authoritative: Federal Register notice and USTR final action of 23/28 July 2026.

Country differentiation is critical for freight forwarders: the EU and Taiwan pay 10% net-of-MFN; Switzerland, Japan and South Korea pay 12.5% net-of-MFN (the regular MFN rate is credited; only if the existing rate falls below 12.5% is the difference levied as the Section 301 duty). China, Brazil, Vietnam and others pay a flat 12.5% on top of existing Section 301 duties. In parallel, the overcapacity 301 investigation of 16 economies continues — no published rate through 29 Oct 2026. USTR’s Greer said on 30 Sept that negotiated tariff caps (including the 15% caps with the EU, Japan and South Korea) would be taken into account; there is no report and no rates yet.

Canada is the latest special case: under forced-labour 301 the rate is 10% with a CUSMA carve-out (only if origin is validly claimed). Since 22 Aug 2026, 50% Section 338 duties (Tariff Act of 1930, Proclamations 11046–11048) also apply to listed goods — with no CUSMA exemption. Proclamations of 8 Sept revised the lists (effective 15 Sept): goods were added and removed, and the 50% applies on top of Section 232. From 29 Sept 00:01 ET, specified Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods are excluded from importation; the annexes govern. A proclamation of 23 Oct changes the list again from 30 Oct: plywood, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment and crates are removed; certain valves, carpets and waste products are added. Since 8 Sept 2026 00:01, Canadian counter-tariffs of 15, 25 and 50% apply to US-origin goods covering $27.6bn — matching the US rate (CBSA Customs Notice 26-23). Focus: steel/aluminium (25→50%), dairy, appliances, farm equipment, paper, plastics, electronics. Existing auto counter-tariffs continue. Goods in transit on the effective date are excluded. No new negotiating rounds at the deadline. Authoritative: Finance Canada list, CBSA CN 26-23, White House fact sheet and USTR statement.

Three phases of US tariff policy 2025–2026

1) IEEPA global tariffs (from April 2025): blanket "reciprocal tariffs" under the emergency statute — struck down by the Supreme Court on 20 Feb 2026 (Learning Resources v. Trump). 2) Section 122 bridge (24 Feb–24 July 2026): 10% baseline duty with a statutory 150-day limit as interim. 3) Section 301 forced labour (since 24 July 2026): durable, procedurally backed duties on 60 economies — with the overcapacity probe in parallel. Since 22 Aug, Section 338 (50%) also applies to selected Canadian listed goods.

The sequence explains why importers in 2026 juggle three legal regimes and refund processes at once: IEEPA refunds via CBP CAPE (about USD 126bn sent to Treasury, as of 2 Oct; Phase 3 since 6 Oct for CIT plaintiffs only), expired Section 122 entries and ongoing forced-labour 301 payments — plus looming overcapacity duties. Knowing only the current rate misses the context for protest deadlines, Incoterms and price-adjustment clauses.

What does this mean for European exporters and forwarders?

For exports from the EU, Switzerland and the rest of Europe, the basic rule stands: the US importer of record owes the duty, but tariffs directly affect price negotiations, Incoterms choice and margins. Under DDP terms the seller carries the full duty-cost risk — with parallel CIT suits and open overcapacity 301, DDP should be calculated cautiously or hedged with price-adjustment clauses.

Operationally important: proofs of origin and correct HS classification determine the applicable rate, because the Section 301 duties differentiate by country (10% EU/Taiwan vs. 12.5% Switzerland/Japan/South Korea vs. a flat +12.5% surcharge for China et al.). Transshipment via third countries to avoid duties is under heightened CBP scrutiny and risks punitive duties and penalties.

Swiss exporters face a specific regime: Switzerland is included at 12.5% net-of-MFN, which — given low MFN rates — amounts to nearly the full surcharge in practice. USTR’s exceptions list (HTSUS codes 9903.05.73, .74 and .98) lists goods exempt or reduced to 10% — check every HS heading in the product range.

Why the legal basis makes the difference

IEEPA, Section 122 and Section 301 differ fundamentally in duration and legal vulnerability: IEEPA tariffs have been ruled out by the Supreme Court since February 2026. Section 122 is capped at 150 days and 15% and has expired. Section 301 has neither a rate ceiling nor a fixed end date (four-year review) and is considered procedurally more robust — which is why it is the administration’s target instrument. That durability is the core of the "pretext" suits at the CIT: plaintiffs see forced-labour 301 as a relaunch of the struck-down global tariffs under another name.

Timeline: three phases of US tariff policy 2025–2026

April 2025
Phase 1 · IEEPA "reciprocal tariffs" on most trading partners
Invoking the IEEPA emergency statute, the US imposes blanket additional duties on imports from nearly all countries.
20 February 2026
Phase 1 ends · Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs (6-3)
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump: IEEPA does not authorise tariff-setting. CBP stops collection within hours; refunds later proceed via CAPE.
24 February 2026
Phase 2 · Section 122: 10% baseline duty as 150-day bridge
Four days after the ruling, the administration invokes Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Proclamation 11012) — capped at 150 days, i.e. until 24 July 2026.
March 2026
USTR launches two waves of new Section 301 investigations
Investigations against 16 economies (overcapacity) and 60 economies (forced-labour enforcement) as a durable legal basis.
7 May 2026
CIT: Section 122 proclamation ultra vires (Oregon v. Trump)
The Court of International Trade finds the §2132 requirements unmet. Relief limited to the plaintiffs for now; appeal pending, duty remains in force nationwide until expiry.
2 June 2026
USTR determination: replacement duties of 10–12.5% proposed
Affirmative determinations in 60 investigations: 10% for countries with adequate forced-labour bans, 12.5% for the rest — including China, Vietnam, Brazil; special regimes for the EU, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Switzerland.
7 July 2026
Public USTR hearing (until 9 July) ahead of final action
Over 100 witnesses and more than 1,600 written comments. Whether replacement duties would take effect seamlessly before 24 July was still open then — they did enter into force seamlessly on 24 July.
20 July 2026
Section 338 Proclamations 11046–11048 signed against Canada
President Trump signs three proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338): 50% on selected Canadian goods to offset alleged discrimination. Originally due 19 Aug; later paused three days for talks.
24 July 2026
Phase 3 · Section 122 expires; forced-labour 301 enters into force (00:01 ET)
USTR final rule seamless: EU and Taiwan 10% net-of-MFN, Switzerland/Japan/South Korea 12.5% net-of-MFN, China and others flat 12.5% surcharge. Swiss exceptions list (HTSUS 9903.05.73/.74/.98).
28 July 2026
In-transit deadline expires; first importer lawsuits at the CIT
Goods loaded onto their final conveyance before 24 July could only avoid the additional duty if US entry was filed before 28 July 00:01 ET. Two US importers sue; duties remain in force.
31 July 2026
CBP: ~USD 100bn in IEEPA refunds paid via CAPE
Per CBP’s 4 Aug 2026 declaration (figures as of 31 July), about USD 100bn has been certified and sent to Treasury, USD 128.68bn accepted in CAPE. Next progress report only on 25 Aug. Finally liquidated entries require CIT reliquidation.
3 August 2026
25 US states sue over forced-labour 301 ("pretext")
Coalition incl. New York, California, Illinois: the forced-labour rationale is a pretext to reimpose the global tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court under Section 301. Importer suits continue in parallel; duties remain in force for now.
19 August 2026
Overcapacity 301 still open; 25-state suit without ruling
The parallel investigation of 16 economies has produced no tariffs as of 25 Aug 2026. The 25-state CIT suit (3 Aug) is pending; forced-labour 301 remains in force. CBP CAPE figures still follow the 4 Aug declaration.
22 August 2026
Section 338 Canada tariffs of 50% take effect; Ottawa suspends talks
After talks failed (pause from 19 to 22 Aug), 50% applies to listed Canadian goods — no CUSMA exemption, scope ~USD 20bn / ~5% of Canada’s US-bound exports. Prime Minister Carney announces dollar-for-dollar retaliation from 8 Sept (incl. steel, dairy, electronics). USTR: no further talks for now.
25 August 2026
Canada orders 15/25/50% counter-tariffs on $27.6bn (from 8 Sept)
Department of Finance Canada publishes the product list: 15, 25 and 50% on US-origin goods, matching the US rate (Section 338 and 232). In force 8 Sept 2026 00:01. $27.6bn of import value. Steel and aluminium rise from 25 to 50%. Existing auto counter-tariffs continue. Goods in transit on the effective date excluded. Authoritative: Finance Canada list and CBSA customs notices.
8 September 2026
Canadian 15/25/50% counter-tariffs take effect (00:01)
United States Surtax Order (2026) applies from 8 Sept 00:01 on US-origin goods (CBSA Customs Notice 26-23). 15, 25 or 50% matching the US rate; scope $27.6bn. Steel/aluminium 25→50%. No new negotiating rounds at the deadline. Goods in transit on the effective date excluded. Existing auto counter-tariffs continue.
15 September 2026
CBP: ~USD 122bn IEEPA refunds; CAPE Phase 3 from 6 Oct
Lord declaration to the CIT (15 Sept): about USD 134.7bn accepted in CAPE, ~USD 122bn certified and sent to Treasury. Phase 3 (finally liquidated entries) starts 6 Oct — only for CIT plaintiffs with a reliquidation order whose IOR number was submitted by 30 July. In parallel: forced-labour 301 sample case Learning Resources, oral argument 30 Sept; overcapacity 301 still without tariffs.
15 September 2026
Section 338 lists revised; 50% stacks on Section 232
Proclamations of 8 Sept, effective 15 Sept 00:01 ET: goods are added to the 50% lists and others are removed. The additional duties apply on top of Section 232. The annexes govern, not a blanket exclusion list.
29 September 2026
US import bans on specified Canadian goods take effect
From 29 Sept 00:01 ET the US excludes specified Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods from importation (three proclamations of 8 Sept). Goods imported earlier but not yet entered for consumption stay at the 50% rate. The rest of the 50% list continues. Canadian 15/25/50% counter-tariffs remain in force.
30 September 2026
CIT hears forced-labour 301 — no ruling
Oral argument in the master case In re Section 301 Forced Labor Cases (26-cv-3555), sample case Learning Resources. The three-judge panel questioned the statutory basis and the country-level record and set no decision date. The 10% and 12.5% duties on 60 economies (99.4% of US imports) remain in force. CAPE Phase 3 is still scheduled for 6 Oct, for CIT plaintiffs with a reliquidation order only.
6 October 2026
CAPE Phase 3 started
Since 6 Oct, CIT plaintiffs with a reliquidation order can also file finally liquidated entries. CBP’s filing the same day, figures as of 2 Oct: about USD 126bn sent to Treasury, about USD 136.6bn accepted in CAPE. Section 232, 301 and 338 are not refunded through CAPE.
8 October 2026
CIT certifies an importer class — not yet a refund
Judge Eaton, Freestyle World, Inc. v. CBP (26-01088, Slip Op. 26-123): a class of all importers of record who paid IEEPA duties between 1 Feb 2025 and 19 Feb 2026 and have not filed their own suit. A schedule was to be proposed by 22 Oct. Certification is not a refund order. Forced-labour 301 is separate; supplemental briefs were due 16 Oct, and no ruling was published by 18 Oct.
16 October 2026
Forced-labour 301: answers to the court’s questions
The government and the plaintiffs (Learning Resources) file their briefs in master case 26-03555. One point in dispute is whether USTR could rely on Section 301(d)(3)(A). Through slip opinion 26-134 of 29 Oct the CIT has published no ruling; the duties remain in force.
23 October 2026
Section 338: new Canada list from 30 Oct
Proclamation amending Proclamation 11048: from 30 Oct plywood, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment and crates are removed; certain valves, carpets, waste products and other goods are added. Still without a CUSMA exemption and on top of Section 232. The HTS headings are in the annexes; CBP guidance was still pending at the time of writing.
28 October 2026
Section 232 robotics and industrial machinery: no tariffs for now
Proclamation of 28 Oct: imports of robotics, industrial machinery and their parts threaten national security, according to the President. No tariffs, quotas or fees for now. Commerce and USTR negotiate with trading partners; the first update is due within 180 days, i.e. around 26 Apr 2027. Without an effective agreement the President may later impose tariffs, quotas or fees.

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26 Aug 2026

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs of up to 50 Percent

Canada's new countervailing duties target steel, wood, furniture, food, and additional US goods. Multiple border crossings significantly increase costs.

24 Aug 2026

Singapore to Strengthen Action Against Customs Evasion Through Its Trading Hub

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23 Aug 2026

USA Impose 50-Percent Tariffs on Additional Goods from Canada

Negotiations have failed. Since August 22, new US tariffs of 50 percent on approximately 20 billion USD in Canadian exports have taken effect.

14 Aug 2026

USA Threatens Canada with 50 Percent Tariffs Starting August 19

As of August 19th, 50% US tariffs on selected Canadian goods are threatened. Canada is still attempting to negotiate a deal and is otherwise considering countermeasures.

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Frequently asked questions

How high are US tariffs currently (October 2026)?›

Since 24 July 2026, Section 301 forced-labour duties apply: EU and Taiwan 10% net-of-MFN, Switzerland/Japan/South Korea 12.5% net-of-MFN, China/Brazil/Vietnam et al. often a flat +12.5% surcharge. Section 122 (10%) has expired. Section 232 duties and China lists (7.5–25%+) continue. Since 22 Aug, 50% Section 338 also applies to selected Canadian listed goods. Canadian 15/25/50% counter-tariffs on $27.6bn have been in force since 8 Sept. From 29 Sept, US import bans cover specified Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods. From 30 Oct a revised Section 338 list applies (proclamation of 23 Oct). As of 4 Nov 2026 the forced-labour 301 duties remain in force: hearing on 30 Sept, briefs on 16 Oct, no ruling through slip opinion 26-135 of 2 Nov. CAPE Phase 3 has run since 6 Oct. The 8 Oct class certification covers IEEPA refunds only and is not a refund order.

Do US tariffs still apply after 24 July 2026?›

Yes — but under a different legal regime. The 10% Section 122 baseline expired on 24 July; the same day, forced-labour 301 duties (10–12.5%) entered into force seamlessly. There was no tariff gap. China 301 and Section 232 continue independently.

What do Switzerland, the EU and China specifically pay?›

EU and Taiwan: 10% net-of-MFN (sum of MFN and 301 = 10%, else 301 = 0). Switzerland, Japan, South Korea: 12.5% net-of-MFN on the same principle. China and many others: flat 12.5% on top of existing Section 301 China lists (7.5–25%+). Check product exemptions and HTSUS annexes.

Will importers get the IEEPA tariffs refunded?›

Yes, following the Supreme Court ruling of 20 February 2026. Per CBP’s filing of 6 Oct (figures as of 2 Oct), about USD 126bn has been sent to Treasury and about USD 136.6bn accepted in CAPE; about USD 1.1bn is held up by missing or unvalidated ACH details. Phase 3 (finally liquidated entries) has run since 6 Oct — only for CIT plaintiffs with a reliquidation order. The class of 8 Oct (Freestyle World) is not a refund order. Other finally liquidated entries require a suit; importers should review CAPE status, ACH details and deadlines.

What is the difference between forced-labour 301 and overcapacity 301?›

Forced-labour 301 covers 60 economies and has been in force at 10–12.5% since 24 July 2026. Overcapacity 301 covers 16 economies (incl. China, EU, CH, JP, KR, VN, TW, MX, IN), targets structural industrial overproduction and through 4 Nov 2026 has produced no published rate. USTR will weigh negotiated caps; there are no rates — but remains the next escalation lever.

What happened on 24 July 2026?›

The 10% baseline duty under Section 122 expired as scheduled after the statutory 150-day limit. The new Section 301 forced-labour duties entered into force simultaneously — the transition was seamless with no duty reprieve.

Do the China tariffs from the first Trump term still apply?›

Yes. The Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods (Lists 1–4A, 7.5–25%, some categories above 100%) are a separate legal action and unaffected by the IEEPA ruling. Section 232 duties on steel, aluminium, copper and autos also continue. The 178 remaining exclusions expire on 9 Nov 2026; no extension had been published through 4 Nov. Check affected HTS lines before 10 Nov.

What applies to Canada since 22 August 2026?›

Two US layers: forced-labour 301 remains 10% with a CUSMA carve-out (only if origin is validly claimed). In addition, since 22 Aug, 50% Section 338 duties apply to listed goods (Proclamations 11046–11048) — with no CUSMA exemption. From 15 Sept the lists are revised and the 50% stacks on Section 232. From 29 Sept 00:01 ET, specified alcohol, dairy and vehicle goods are banned from importation (annexes to the 8 Sept proclamations). From 30 Oct a further revised list applies (proclamation of 23 Oct): plywood, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment and crates are removed; certain valves, carpets and waste products are added. The other way: since 8 Sept 00:01, Canadian 15, 25 and 50% counter-tariffs apply to $27.6bn of US-origin goods (CBSA CN 26-23). Steel/aluminium rise from 25 to 50%. US-origin only; goods in transit on the effective date excluded. Authoritative: Finance Canada list and CBSA notice.

What counter-tariffs did Canada order on 25 August 2026?›

Finance Canada published the product list on 25 Aug; since 8 Sept 2026 00:01, 15, 25 and 50% apply to US-origin goods, matching the US rate (Section 338 and 232), covering $27.6bn (CBSA CN 26-23). Steel and aluminium rise from 25 to 50%. Focus: dairy, appliances, farm equipment, paper, plastics, electronics. Existing auto counter-tariffs continue. Goods in transit on the effective date are excluded. Authoritative: the Finance Canada list and the CBSA notice, not press copy.

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