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This is your Canada Tariff Tracker podcast. Canada Tariff Tracker is your go-to daily podcast for the latest news and insights on tariffs affecting Canada due to US policies. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and expert commentary on how these economic measures impact Canadian businesses and consumers. Whether you're a policymaker, business owner, or simply curious about international trade dynamics, Canada Tariff Tracker keeps you up to date with accurate and timely information. Tune in every day to understand the evolving trade landscape between Canada and the United States, and how new tariff developments could influence your decisions. Keep your finger on the pulse with Canada Tariff Tracker, where trade news meets clarity. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Or check out these deals https://amzn.to/3FkjUmw

  1. 1D AGO

    Canada Faces 10 Percent US Tariffs While PM Carney Seeks Indo Pacific Trade Deals to Reduce American Dependence

    Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the escalating US trade pressures under President Trump. As of early March 2026, the US has imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian goods under Section 122 of the Trade Act, effective February 24, following the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling that struck down broader IEEPA tariffs, according to Trade Compliance Resource Hub and US Customs and Border Protection guidance. USMCA-compliant goods remain duty-free at 0%, but non-exempt items face this baseline rate, with a threatened hike to 15% announced February 21. BCG reports confirm this shift, noting nearly 60% of Canadian imports still enter duty-free thanks to USMCA rules, though sectors like steel, aluminum, autos, and trucks bear higher duties—up to 25% or more on derivatives. Tensions spiked after Canada's 3% digital services tax, prompting Trump to terminate trade talks on June 27, 2025, with a Canada-specific tariff announcement expected soon, potentially stacking on existing "fentanyl" tariffs for non-USMCA goods, per Trade Compliance Resource Hub. The Bank of Canada notes the average US tariff on Canadian products has surged from 0.1% to 5.8% over the past year, hammering auto suppliers—GM and Stellantis have slashed Ontario jobs amid EV policy shifts and US reshoring demands. Yet Canada is countering aggressively. Prime Minister Mark Carney just wrapped a pivotal Indo-Pacific tour through India, Australia, and Japan, securing deals on energy, critical minerals, and tech to diversify beyond US reliance, as detailed in Canada Today analysis. This diplomacy contrasts Trump's tariff weaponry, positioning Canada as a stable global partner while the USMCA review looms in July 2026, where autos, digital trade, and China rules will be battlegrounds, BCG warns. Trump's team, via chief negotiator Jamieson Greer in Washington Post reports, insists Canada accept "some level of high tariff," but Carney's strategy aims to reshape the power balance. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates as these tariffs evolve. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Canada Diversifies Trade Away From US as Trump's Supreme Court Tariff Loss Reshapes North American Economics

    Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, listeners. As tensions escalate with the US under President Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney has just wrapped a pivotal nine-day trade tour across India, Australia, and Japan, signing fresh partnerships in energy, critical minerals, advanced tech, agriculture, and automotive sectors to diversify away from American reliance. According to reports from Canada Today and Asia Pacific Foundation analysts, these deals signal Canada's bold pivot, capping off with a new bilateral agreement in Tokyo that bolsters defense ties and economic cooperation amid Trump's tariff threats. Trump's aggressive playbook hit a major snag on February 20, when the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping IEEPA tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, invalidating 25% duties on most Canadian and Mexican imports plus 10% on Chinese goods, which had raked in up to $200 billion in 2025 revenue. Rasanah-IIIS details how the court ruled these exceeded presidential powers, forcing potential refunds over $150 billion and easing costs for US businesses hooked on North American supply chains. Canada and Mexico hailed the decision, though Trump fired back, vowing Section 232 national security tariffs and a new 15% baseline on most nations via Section 122 of the Trade Act. Trump slammed Canada's dairy policies recently, but Carney countered with facts during the tour, as highlighted in YouTube clips from CBC and trade experts. US consumer support for tariffs climbed to 46% this year from 34% in 2025 per Omnisend's survey, fueling Buy American shifts—68% of shoppers bought more US-made goods—yet 56% expect higher prices, with households facing $1,200 to $1,700 hits according to Yale Budget Lab and Tax Policy Center. Kentucky exporters feel the sting as Canadian demand hasn't rebounded post-tariffs, per industry analyses, while Ottawa accelerates global ties that could drop US-bound exports below 50% in a decade. KUSMA reviews loom, with 25% auto tariffs unlikely to lift given Trump's long-held views. These moves reshape North American leverage—Canada's gaining options as Trump isolates himself. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Trump's Tariffs Backfire as Canada Attracts 78 Billion in Investment and Pivots to Indo-Pacific Allies

    Welcome, listeners, to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Tensions between the US and Canada have hit a boiling point as President Trump's tariff strategy backfires spectacularly. According to Piston Pundit, Washington imposed 25% tariffs on key Canadian goods like autos, steel, and aluminum, escalating some categories toward 45%, turning what started as negotiation tools into economic weapons after talks stalled over Ontario's anti-tariff ad. Canada didn't fold. In a dramatic overnight move, Ottawa recalibrated its playbook, reframing vulnerability as leverage by localizing production, incentivizing domestic supply chains, and attracting nearly $78 billion in foreign direct investment. Piston Pundit reports this surge pushed Canada's FDI stock toward $1.5 trillion, drawing global automakers, battery producers, and EV firms hedging against US uncertainty. IMF data confirms Canada's economy outperformed forecasts despite the pressure, with USMCA exemptions shielding exports. The boomerang effect is hitting the US hard. Piston Pundit details nine months of manufacturing contraction—the longest since 2008—job cuts in transport equipment, a 1.6% drop in vehicle sales, and a 33% plunge in Canadian tourism to border states. Costco even sued for tariff refunds, exposing billions in potential Treasury losses. Enter Prime Minister Mark Carney, who delivered a bombshell in Australia's Parliament. Canada Today reports Carney bluntly stated US tariffs violated USMCA protocols, breaking the agreement short-term—a fact he'd say all sides acknowledge. He touted Canada and Australia as critical mineral superpowers, producing one-third of global lithium and uranium, with a $25 billion war chest for resilient supply chains in EVs, batteries, and AI. This signals Canada's pivot to strategic allies in the Indo-Pacific, weakening Trump's dependence leverage. As the 2026 USMCA review looms, Canada—rich in oil, electricity, steel, and minerals—holds real power. Mark Carney put it starkly: access is an opportunity, not a certainty. Analysts now see Canada as North America's stable hub for clean tech amid US volatility. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for the latest tariff trackers and insights. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Mark Carney Secures 5 Billion in Indo Pacific Deals as Canada Diversifies Away From US Tariff Threats

    Prime Minister Mark Carney is charting Canada's path forward amid escalating US tariff threats from President Donald Trump, emphasizing economic sovereignty and global diversification in his latest Indo-Pacific tour. Listeners, today from Australia, Carney dismissed speculation about Trump's reactions during a fiery press conference, stating plainly, as reported by Canada Today, "I haven't spoken to the president," underscoring that Canada takes its own position—not transactional, not seeking permission. This comes as Trump ramps up tariff rhetoric targeting Canada, with no specific new rates announced yet but warnings of broad levies on imports to pressure trade partners. CTV News reports Carney's tour secured over $5 billion in commercial deals in India, including a pivotal $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement, alongside pacts in energy, critical minerals, defense, and AI. Aiming to double two-way trade with India to $70 billion by 2030, Carney highlighted a new comprehensive economic partnership set for conclusion this year. In Sydney, he's deepening ties with Australia on trade, defense, security, and AI, positioning both nations as top mining jurisdictions with a combined $25 billion war chest for fast-tracked projects. Carney's keynote at the Lowy Institute, covered by ABC News, warned of great powers weaponizing tariffs and supply chains, noting Canada has signed 20 new economic and security agreements across four continents in the last 11 months. He stressed rapid diversification, including joining Europe's safe defense procurement as the first non-EU nation and bridging the Trans-Pacific Partnership with the EU for a potential 1.5 billion-person trading bloc. Canada Today analysis frames this as leverage-building: while Trump talks disruption, Carney multiplies partners—from India to Australia—repurposing economic pressure into opportunity. No blank check to Washington; instead, sovereign deals that shield against tariff coercion. As public opinion polls show Canadians viewing Trump negatively, per CTV's Front Bench, Carney balances vigilance on foreign policy while expanding horizons. This strategic pivot signals Canada's readiness for whatever tariffs come next, prioritizing resilience over reliance. Thanks for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, listeners—subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  5. FEB 27

    Canada Tariffs 2026: Trump's 10 Percent Surcharge, CUSMA Exemptions, and What Exporters Need to Know

    Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest US trade moves impacting our exports. In the wake of the US Supreme Court's February 20, 2026, ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump invalidating IEEPA-based tariffs, President Trump swiftly pivoted, issuing executive orders ending those collections as of February 24 per US Customs and Border Protection guidance, while imposing a new 10% temporary import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, PwC Tax Insights reports. This surcharge, lasting up to 150 days, exempts CUSMA-compliant Canadian goods, giving our exporters a key edge over non-CUSMA rivals facing the full 10% hit—though non-compliant items and ongoing Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos at up to 50% remain in force. Trump has signaled hikes to 15% or higher for some partners, as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on Fox Business, per Canadian Affairs, while launching accelerated Section 301 probes into unfair practices across major traders, including potential tariffs on batteries, chemicals, and more. For Canada, TD Economics highlights past threats like 100% on all goods over our China EV deal and 50% on aircraft amid Gulfstream delays, but notes Trump sensitivity to consumer impacts, delaying wood tariffs to 2027 and eyeing steel-aluminum cuts that could ease North American prices. CUSMA review urgency looms, Carleton University analysis warns, as stalled talks over an Ontario ad underscore risks amid capital flight. Politico details Trump's carrot-and-stick: deals lowered some sectoral tariffs from 25% to 15% for EU, Japan, Korea—pressuring Canada to negotiate firmly. Oxford Economics flags surging uncertainty despite the pivot, with effective rates at 10.7% now, possibly 11.9% later. Canadian firms: review CUSMA compliance, chase IEEPA refunds, and diversify—gold exports surged to 11% of totals, TD notes—while bracing for post-150-day shifts. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly trackers. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  6. FEB 25

    Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariff Powers, Section 122 Strategy Takes Effect for Canada

    Welcome back to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. We're bringing you the latest developments in the rapidly evolving tariff landscape affecting Canadian trade with the United States. Just five days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a major blow to President Trump's tariff strategy. On February twentieth, the court ruled six to three that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. This decision invalidated many of the tariffs Trump had implemented since taking office in February twenty twenty-five. But here's where it gets interesting for Canadian listeners. Trump didn't skip a beat. Within hours of the Supreme Court ruling, he announced a replacement tariff strategy under Section 122 of the Trade Act of nineteen seventy-four. A ten percent global tariff on all countries took effect on February twenty-fourth. However, the Trump administration signaled it was working to increase that rate to fifteen percent. The Trade Compliance Resource Hub reports that as of February twenty-fourth, the ten percent tariff applies broadly, but with a threatened rate increase to fifteen percent set to expire at twelve oh one AM Eastern Time on July twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-six. For Canada specifically, there's mixed news. According to the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Canadian agricultural goods are largely exempt from the new ten percent tariffs under the CUSMA trade agreement. However, the uncertainty surrounding future tariff moves remains a concern for the agricultural sector. But Canadian industries should pay close attention to additional threats. The Trade Compliance Resource Hub identifies several country-specific tariff measures still in play for Canada. A two hundred fifty percent tariff is threatened on dairy and lumber products, with an implementation date of March seventh, twenty twenty-five. Additionally, a fifty percent tariff on aircraft is threatened, with that announcement coming on January twenty-ninth, twenty twenty-six. It's also worth noting that the Section 122 tariffs carry a one hundred fifty day limitation unless Congress votes to renew them. This means the current ten percent rate, and any increase to fifteen percent, has an expiration date of approximately mid-August twenty twenty-six. As Brookings Institution experts point out, while Trump lost his emergency powers authority, he still has tools under other statutes including national security provisions and unfair trade practice sections. This suggests more tariff announcements could be coming. The situation remains fluid, with both the U.S. and Canadian governments navigating uncharted territory following the Supreme Court decision. For Canadian businesses and exporters, staying informed on these developments is absolutely critical as negotiations and policy decisions unfold over the coming months. Thank you for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker. Be sure to subscribe for the latest updates on how these tariff changes impact your business and our economy. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  7. FEB 22

    Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15 Percent, but USMCA Exemption Shields Most Canadian Exports

    Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest U.S. tariff moves affecting our trade with the south. In a whirlwind weekend, President Trump has escalated his tariff strategy, announcing a hike to a 15 percent global tariff rate, up from the 10 percent executive order he signed Friday under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. According to Ottawa CityNews, this temporary measure, lasting up to 150 days unless Congress extends it, exempts goods compliant with the USMCA, shielding most Canadian exports from the hit. The White House fact sheet confirms no stacking on existing sector-specific duties like steel, aluminum, or autos. This follows the Supreme Court's February 20 ruling striking down Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for high "fentanyl" and "reciprocal" tariffs on Canada, dropping the overall U.S. effective tariff rate from 16 percent—the highest since 1936—to 13.7 percent now, per the Budget Lab at Yale. For Canada, non-USMCA goods previously faced 30-35 percent rates; this drops them to 15 percent, a net benefit, as former White House trade advisor Kelly Ann Shaw explained on a recent broadcast. The Trade Compliance Resource Hub's Trump 2.0 tariff tracker notes Canada-specific threats linger, including additional duties over its 3 percent digital services tax, first threatened June 27, 2025, with a rate announcement expected soon. Fentanyl, steel, and aluminum surtaxes were repealed last September, but dairy, lumber, and other sectors remain at risk. With the USMCA review underway this year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Fox News the administration is launching Section 301 probes on trading partners, potentially slowing talks—already at a snail's pace, focused more on Mexico. Canada dodges the worst for now, but uncertainty looms as Trump vows legally permissible tariffs to "Make America Great Again." Stay vigilant, listeners—these shifts could reshape our $1 trillion bilateral trade. Thanks for tuning in to Canada Tariff News and Tracker—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  8. FEB 18

    Canada Braces for Trump Tariffs: Auto Industry Pivots to Asia as CUSMA Negotiations Intensify

    Welcome to Canada Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the escalating trade tensions with the United States under President Trump. Canada's auto heartland is under siege from U.S. tariffs, forcing unprecedented pivots to Asia. According to EnergyNow.com, carmakers now face a 25 percent tariff on non-U.S. content in vehicles shipped under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, hitting Ontario plants hard—an SUV with 60 percent U.S. parts could see a 10 percent levy, squeezing thin margins. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly have courted Chinese investment in Beijing, eyeing BYD or Chery EVs on Canadian streets, while rolling out import credits to incentivize local production and offset retaliatory tariffs. Honda and Toyota stand to gain most, but GM, Ford, and Stellantis urge renewed U.S. talks, with Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association CEO Brian Kingston stressing these tariffs should not exist at all. Diplomacy ramps up ahead of the critical CUSMA review by July 1. Reuters reports Carney appointed Janice Charette, former Privy Council clerk, as chief trade negotiator to the U.S., advising on strengthening ties amid Trump's refusal to guarantee renewal—Canada sends 70 percent of exports south. Global News details Mark Wiseman, a deal-making investment banker and Carney ally, presenting credentials to Trump as ambassador, tasked with tariff off-ramps and CUSMA stability against annexation threats. Tetakawi Insights clarifies the 25 percent tariff from March 2025 applies only to non-USMCA goods; qualifying imports enter duty-free, with effective rates on Mexican flows at 3.8 to 8 percent per Penn Wharton data, though compliance adds 1.4 to 2.5 percent in costs. Expect tighter auto rules of origin, EV provisions, and labor enforcement in negotiations, as U.S. House votes to overturn some tariffs falter. Policy Magazine notes Carney's $81.8 billion defence reinvestment signals viewing the U.S. as a potential threat, decoupling industrially. Stay tuned as CUSMA talks intensify—Canada fights for its economic future. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94Q This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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This is your Canada Tariff Tracker podcast. Canada Tariff Tracker is your go-to daily podcast for the latest news and insights on tariffs affecting Canada due to US policies. Stay informed with in-depth analysis and expert commentary on how these economic measures impact Canadian businesses and consumers. Whether you're a policymaker, business owner, or simply curious about international trade dynamics, Canada Tariff Tracker keeps you up to date with accurate and timely information. Tune in every day to understand the evolving trade landscape between Canada and the United States, and how new tariff developments could influence your decisions. Keep your finger on the pulse with Canada Tariff Tracker, where trade news meets clarity. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Or check out these deals https://amzn.to/3FkjUmw

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