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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Cheese, Suit Filed

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting the Liberty Justice Center to file a lawsuit.
Gellert Global Group imports about $80 million of Canadian cheese each year, says CEO Thomas Gellert.
Gellert warned the 50% tariffs make his cheese business unsustainable and force legal action.
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine sought exemptions, leading the administration to adjust the tariff list twice.

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U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting the Liberty Justice Center to file a lawsuit.
Gellert Global Group imports about $80 million of Canadian cheese each year, says CEO Thomas Gellert.
Gellert warned the 50% tariffs make his cheese business unsustainable and force legal action.
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine sought exemptions, leading the administration to adjust the tariff list twice.