Trump’s trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here
Summary
President Donald Trump has imposed large tariffs on Canadian goods during his second term, leading to a trade conflict with Canada. Both countries have responded with taxes on each other’s imports, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers on both sides.Key Facts
- On his first day back in office, President Trump announced plans for 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.
- He used a national emergency declaration related to immigration and drug trafficking to justify the tariffs.
- Tariffs were delayed and modified multiple times, with some exemptions for automakers and goods under the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
- Trump also imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports globally, including Canada.
- Canada responded by imposing retaliatory tariffs on $20.7 billion worth of U.S. goods.
- In April 2025, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on many trading partners but did not initially increase tariffs on Canada.
- U.S. courts challenged the president’s authority to impose some tariffs, with mixed legal outcomes.
- The ongoing tariffs and threats have hurt the long-standing economic and political relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
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