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Trump may cut 50% tariffs on Canadian agriculture Friday

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 1:58 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Drops Canadian Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump may drop 50% tariffs on Canadian agricultural products as early as Friday, WSJ reports.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said tariff exemptions will cover nine Canadian agricultural categories, including corrugated paper and plastic boxes.
Collins said Maine blueberry, potato and apple growers depend on Canadian packaging materials.
She added that dropping the Canadian seaweed tariff would protect dozens of Maine jobs.

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Canada Offers $6.2B

Canada unveiled a $6.2 billion package to shield steel and auto sectors from U.S. tariffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford allocated $3.7 billion to steelmakers and $1.8 billion to automakers.
Cleveland-Cliffs announced layoffs at its Hamilton, Ontario plant, highlighting the dispute’s human cost.
The U.S. Embassy accused Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Premier Doug Ford of influencing the November midterm elections.

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Liberty Justice Sues

Liberty Justice Center sued in U.S. Court of International Trade over President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
The suit represents New Jersey importer Gellert Global Group, which faces up to $40 million yearly cheese tariff costs.
Plaintiffs argue Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act is dormant and exceeds presidential authority.
CEO Sara Albrecht said the tariffs violate the Constitution and harm importers and consumers.
A Trump administration official warned the tariffs will be vigorously defended, indicating a protracted legal battle.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.–Canada softwood lumber dispute began in 1982 and has produced several tariff phases, most recently a 25 % duty announced by Trump in February 2025. Canadian ownership of U.S. sawmills grew from two to about 40 over the past decade, underscoring the sector’s cross-border stakes. Premier Doug Ford now leads negotiations for relief, echoing earlier trade tensions.

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Trump Drops Canadian Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump may drop 50% tariffs on Canadian agricultural products as early as Friday, WSJ reports.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said tariff exemptions will cover nine Canadian agricultural categories, including corrugated paper and plastic boxes.
Collins said Maine blueberry, potato and apple growers depend on Canadian packaging materials.
She added that dropping the Canadian seaweed tariff would protect dozens of Maine jobs.

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