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🇨🇦 Canada’s Trade Strategy in 2025

In response to renewed tariffs from the Trump administration, 🇨🇦 Canada has adopted a measured approach to protect its economy while preserving diplomatic ties. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has lifted many retaliatory tariffs on 🇺🇸 U.S. goods covered under CUSMA, aiming to reopen stalled negotiations and maintain Canada’s trade advantage. This move has been praised by economists for keeping over 85% of 🇨🇦 Canada-🇺🇸 U.S. trade tariff-free, while still signaling strength through targeted countermeasures.

Provincial leaders have responded with a mix of concern and pragmatism. Ontario and Quebec are lobbying for federal support to shield manufacturing jobs, while British Columbia is accelerating trade diversification with Pacific partners. The situation remains fluid, but 🇨🇦 Canada’s strategy reflects a balance of resilience and diplomacy in an increasingly unpredictable global market.

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A timeline of tariff escalation and its global reverberations in 2025

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February 1

Initial tariffs announced under IEEPA

  • 🇲🇽 Mexico: 25% on all goods.
  • 🇨🇦 Canada: 25% on most goods, 10% on energy products.
February 3

Tariffs paused for 30 days Trump suspends 🇨🇦 Canada/🇲🇽 Mexico tariffs until March 4.

March 3 – Blanket Tariff Threat

Sweeping tariffs on all imports: 10% base, up to 25% for surplus nations.

  • 🇨🇳 China warns of retaliation.
  • 🇪🇺 EU calls it “a major blow to global stability”.
  • 🇨🇦 Canada expresses “deep disappointment”.
March 4

Tariffs go into effect 🇨🇦 Canada/🇲🇽 Mexico tariffs resume.

  • 🇨🇦 Canada 25% across the board, plus 10% on Canadian oil.
March 24–30

🇯🇵 Japan responds with targeted tariffs on 🇺🇸 U.S. electronics and agricultural goods.

Market reaction: Nikkei dips, 🇺🇸 U.S. tech stocks wobble, soy futures slide.

April 1–7

🇰🇷 South Korea and 🇲🇽 Mexico announce joint WTO complaint against 🇺🇸 U.S. tariffs. → Signals a shift toward multilateral resistance.

April 2–3

“Liberation Day” tariffs launched 25% tariffs on auto imports from 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇲🇽 Mexico

April 4–5

🇨🇦 Canada retaliates 25% tariffs on non-USMCA 🇺🇸 U.S. auto imports

April 6 – 🇺🇸 U.S. Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

25% on steel, 10% on aluminum; exemptions for 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇲🇽 Mexico pending NAFTA talks.

  • 🇲🇽 Mexico calls move “unjustified”.
  • 🇯🇵 Japan seeks WTO consultation.
  • 🇩🇪 Germany urges 🇪🇺 EU-wide response.
April 8–14

🇺🇸 U.S. doubles down with new tariffs on Chinese EVs and solar panels.

  • 🇨🇳 China threatens rare earth export restrictions.
April 9–15

Global escalation, partial pause

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs globally, but suspends most for 90 days — except 🇨🇳 China.

April 15

🇨🇦 Canada pauses tariffs on critical 🇺🇸 U.S. goods Aimed at protecting its manufacturing sector.

April 15–21

🇪🇺 EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on 🇺🇸 U.S. digital services and luxury goods.

Apple, Meta, and high-end fashion brands take a hit.

April 22–28

🇮🇳 India introduces subsidies for domestic manufacturing in response to global trade instability.

  • 🇨🇳 China vows “necessary countermeasures”
  • 🇦🇺 Australia warns of global slowdown
May 28–29

🇺🇸 U.S. courts strike down key tariffs on Canadian goods Temporarily reinstated on appeal.

May 29 – 🇨🇳 China IP Tariffs

Trump revives threat of $50B in tariffs targeting Chinese tech and IP violations.

  • 🇨🇳 China cancels trade talks.
  • 🇸🇬 Singapore warns of regional instability.
June 1 – Tariffs Enacted

Steel/aluminum tariffs take effect for 🇪🇺 EU, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇲🇽 Mexico. Exemptions revoked.

  • 🇪🇺 EU imposes retaliatory tariffs.
  • 🇨🇦 Canada announces $16.6B in countermeasures.
  • 🇲🇽 Mexico targets pork, whiskey, steel.
June 16–29

G7 Summit in Alberta

Trump and PM Carney set 30-day goal for a trade deal, but talks stall over 🇨🇦 Canada’s tech tax.

July 6 – 🇨🇳 China Tariffs Begin

🇺🇸 U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on $34B of Chinese goods; 🇨🇳 China responds in kind.

  • 🇨🇳 China accuses 🇺🇸 U.S. of “trade bullying”.
  • 🇰🇷 South Korea urges de-escalation.
July 12

Trump announces 30% tariffs on 🇲🇽 Mexico Set to take effect August 1, targeting autos and fentanyl-related goods.

July 31 – 🇲🇽 Mexico deal extended, 🇨🇦 Canada talks collapse

Trump proposes 25% tariffs on $200B of Chinese imports, up from original 10% plan.

  • 🇲🇽 Mexico: 25% tariffs on cars and fentanyl goods remain.
  • 🇨🇦 Canada: Trump threatens 35% tariffs on non-CUSMA goods; new 50% tariffs on semi-finished copper announced.
August 1 – Threat of More Tariffs

Trump proposes 25% tariffs on $200B of Chinese imports, up from original 10% plan.

  • 🇨🇳 China vows “necessary countermeasures”.
  • 🇦🇺 Australia warns of global slowdown.
August 6

The 🇺🇸 U.S. doubled down on its trade penalties, bringing the total tariff rate on 🇮🇳 Indian goods to 50%.

  • 🇮🇳 India hit with additional 25% tariff over Russian oil ties.
August 7

🇺🇸 U.S. launches Turnberry system, a new framework aimed at enforcing trade compliance and national security.

Sweeping tariff expansion targeting over 60 countries.

August 29

De Minimis exemption ends for low-value imports. Trump proposed 25% tariffs on $200B of Chinese imports, up from original 10% plan.

Fast fashion and e-commerce platforms (like fast fashion from Shein and Temu) face new tariffs.

September 1

🇨🇦 Canada Lifts Retaliatory Tariffs on CUSMA-Compliant 🇺🇸 U.S. Goods

A major shift in 🇨🇦 Canada’s trade stance, though tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain in place

September 3 — 🇪🇺 EU Probes 🇨🇳 Chinese Solar Panel Dumping

🇪🇺 EU launches investigation into low-cost 🇨🇳 Chinese solar panels, citing market distortion.

September 5 — 🇨🇳 China Tariffs Australian Lithium

🇨🇳 China imposes 10% tariff on lithium from Australia in response to foreign investment curbs.

September 7 — 🇮🇳 India Raises Dairy Tariffs

🇮🇳 India hikes tariffs on dairy imports to protect local producers ahead of festive season.

September 8

$80M Tariff Relief Fund for Atlantic 🇨🇦 Canada

Carney unveiled an $80M relief fund for small and medium-sized businesses in Atlantic 🇨🇦 Canada affected by 🇺🇸 U.S. tariffs.

September 8 — 🇺🇸 U.S. Updates Tariff List

New executive order exempts key minerals and pharma; adds items like aluminum hydroxide and silicone.

September 9 — WTO Panel on 🇧🇷 Brazil–🇪🇺 EU Beef Dispute

WTO forms panel to review 🇧🇷 Brazil’s complaint over 🇪🇺 EU beef import restrictions.

September 11

🇯🇵 Japan agrees to invest $550 billion in 🇺🇸 U.S.-selected infrastructure and manufacturing projects.

🇯🇵 Japan gets 15% tariffs for $550B investment; profit split shifts from 50/50 to 90/10 favoring 🇺🇸 U.S. after payback.

September 16

🇺🇸 U.S. imposed a baseline 15% tariff on most 🇯🇵 Japanese Goods

  • The rule applies retroactively to Aug. 7, 2025, with importers able to adjust filings.
  • Autos/parts follow the same 15% rule
  • Civil aircraft/parts are exempt from extra duties.
September 22

🇨🇦 Canadian Tariff Enforcement Tightens on steel and aluminum from 🇨🇳 China

Official certificates of origin required for 🇨🇳 Chinese goods containing steel or aluminum, which already have a 25% tariff.

September 22

🇹🇷 Turkey announced it is ending certain tariffs imposed on 🇺🇸 U.S. imports back in 2018.

The move is a signal of easing trade tensions, timed ahead of President Erdoğan’s trip to the 🇺🇸 U.S.

September 24

🇺🇸 U.S. implements 🇪🇺 EU auto/auto parts tariff cut

🇺🇸 U.S. reduced tariff on 🇪🇺 EU autos and auto parts from 25% to 15%, retroactive to August 1, 2025.

September 26

🇺🇸 Trump announces new tariffs on drugs to begin October 1

100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical imports (unless the company is building a 🇺🇸 U.S. facility)

September 26

🇺🇸 Trump announces new tariffs on trucks to begin October 1

25% tariff on heavy trucks

September 26

🇺🇸 Trump announces new tariffs on furniture to begin October 1

50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities.

30% on upholstered furniture.

September 27

🇨🇳 China and 🇮🇳 India announce 300% tariffs on 🇺🇸 U.S. burgers, targeting McDonald’s.”

September 30

🇺🇸 U.S. announces 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies. No start date set.

October 1

🇺🇸 U.S. shelved plans to impose 100% tariffs on generic drug imports.

October 9

🇨🇳 China announced new export restrictions on rare earths and related technologies.

Foreign firms required to obtain licenses for exports involving 🇨🇳 Chinese-derived materials or production technology, with full enforcement slated for December 1.

October 10 – 🇺🇸 U.S.–🇨🇳 China Tariff Surge

Trump imposed an additional 100% tariff on 🇨🇳 Chinese imports, citing retaliation for 🇨🇳 China’s expanded export controls on rare earth elements.

The 🇺🇸 U.S. will also restrict exports of “any and all critical software” to 🇨🇳 China

Nasdaq dropped 3.6%, S&P 500 fell 2.7% following the announcement.

October 17

🇺🇸 United States — New Truck and Bus Tariffs

25% tariffs on imported medium/heavy trucks.

10% on buses.

Takes effect November 1, 2025

October 20

🇨🇦 Canada announced tariff relief on select steel & aluminum imports from the 🇺🇸 U.S. and 🇨🇳 China

🇨🇦 Effective October 15.

Applies to products not domestically available or needed for health/security sectors.

Details to be published by November 5.

October 23

🇨🇦 Canada Limits Tariff-Free 🇺🇸 U.S. Vehicle Imports

⚖️ 🇨🇦 Canada imposes new caps on tariff-free imports from Stellantis and GM, enforcing trade deal rules and responding to reduced 🇨🇦 Canadian manufacturing.

October 23

Stellantis Tariff-Free Imports Slashed by 50%

⚖️ 🇨🇦 Canada reduces Stellantis’ tariff-free vehicle quota by 50%, citing the company’s decision to move Jeep Compass production to the 🇺🇸 U.S.

October 23

GM Quota Cut by 24.2% Over BrightDrop Exit

⚖️ GM’s tariff-free import quota is reduced by 24.2% after ending BrightDrop electric van production in 🇨🇦 Ontario.

October 23 — The Reagan Ad Retaliation

On October 16, 🇨🇦 Ontario aired a 🇺🇸 U.S. TV ad quoting Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff speech.

🛑 Trump terminated all 🇺🇸 U.S.–🇨🇦 Canada trade negotiations.

A new 35% tariff was imposed on 🇨🇦 Canadian imports—automotive, steel, agriculture.

October 25

🇺🇸 U.S. Shock Tariff on 🇨🇦 Canada

🇺🇸 Trump imposes a 10% tariff on 🇨🇦 Canadian imports in retaliation for Ontario’s Reagan-themed ad. Lumber and wood products hit immediately.

October 29

🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Fentanyl & Rare Earth Shift

📉 🇺🇸 Trump reduced tariffs on fentanyl-linked imports after talks with 🇨🇳 Xi. The meeting also yielded a rare earth minerals agreement, easing trade tensions.


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