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Trump Imposes 50% Dairy Tariff, Canada Retaliates Dollar-for-Dollar

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on Canadian dairy beginning August 22.
The tariff covers $20 billion of Canadian goods, including dairy products.
Canadian dairy imports from the U.S. reached C$1.355 billion in 2025, more than double 2020.
Canada retaliated on September 8 with a 50 percent tariff on milk, cream, whey and 25 percent on many cheeses.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the measures match Washington dollar for dollar to protect Canadians.

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on Canadian dairy beginning August 22.
The tariff covers $20 billion of Canadian goods, including dairy products.
Canadian dairy imports from the U.S. reached C$1.355 billion in 2025, more than double 2020.
Canada retaliated on September 8 with a 50 percent tariff on milk, cream, whey and 25 percent on many cheeses.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the measures match Washington dollar for dollar to protect Canadians.