Canada has announced plans to initiate legal proceedings against the United States in response to newly imposed tariffs by President Donald Trump, labeling them as unfair and trade agreement violations. A senior Canadian official confirmed that Canada will address the 25% tariffs through international legal avenues afforded by shared trade agreements with the U.S. The tariffs, affecting almost all Canadian imports except energy-related items, were revealed on Saturday and will take effect Tuesday, with energy tariffs set at 10% from February 18.
In retaliation, Canada will impose tariffs on 1,256 U.S. products, impacting 17% of American imports, starting Tuesday. These countermeasures, valued at C$30 billion, will cover items like cosmetics, household appliances, and pulp products. An additional list targeting imports worth C$125 billion, including automobiles, steel, and certain agriculture products, will be released in three weeks.
The Canadian government strongly condemns President Trump’s tariffs as breaches of existing trade commitments, arguing they violate both their free trade deal and World Trade Organization rules. The legal pursuit may expand if other avenues present themselves. Although acknowledging the potential economic repercussions, Canada is implementing a “remission process” to support impacted businesses through tariff relief or refunds.
Trump has cited concerns over fentanyl flow and illegal immigration as reasons for the tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. However, the escalating trade dispute threatens global economic growth and could further fuel inflation, as Mexico and Canada remain the U.S.’s top trading partners.
Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/canada-to-challenge-us-tariffs-trump-9814066/
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Publish Date: 2025-02-03 04:41:00
