Canada publishes list of US goods subject to tariffs
Canada publishes list of US goods subject to tariffs (photo: flickr.com)
On Sunday, February 2, Canada's Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc released a full list of US goods subject to tariffs. Their value is $30 billion, and this is the first stage of Canada's response to US tariffs, CNN reports.
These measures were a response to US President Donald Trump's statement on Saturday that Canada, Mexico. And China will be subject to large-scale tariffs. In particular, the head of the US state signed a decree, and the tariffs will come into force on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Canada's current response is only the first stage. Currently, the tariff list includes:
- fruits and vegetables;
- dairy products (yogurt, milk, and cheese)
- coffee and tea;
- clothing, including gloves, scarves, shoes, and suits;
- alcohol (wine, vermouth, and beer)
- toilet paper;
- various household items such as dishes, refrigerators, and water heaters;
- other household appliances;
- tools;
- firearms and more.
A complete list of such items subject to the tariffs is available at this link.
Yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would impose a 25% tariff on American goods worth CAD 155 billion (USD 106 billion). He warned that the pair would affect food and important minerals.
Read more about the US tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China in the RBC-Ukraine article.
