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As of midnight on March 13, a new wave of North American tariffs has taken effect, driving up costs for Canadian consumers.
In retaliation for U.S. duties on Canadian steel and aluminum, Canada has slapped a 25% tariff on nearly $30 billion worth of American goods — making several everyday items more expensive. The counter-tariffs, targeting aluminum imports and other U.S.-made products, were announced Wednesday by Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
The “dollar-for-dollar” response is hitting $12.6 billion worth of steel products, $3 billion worth of aluminum, and an additional $14.2 billion in other goods.
The federal government released a list of 539 American items now subject to the 25% tariff when they arrive in Canada. Here’s a look at some of the products that will drive up your bill in the coming weeks
Tools
- Various knives and blades for working with wood and metal
- Hole punchers
- Drills
- Hammers and mallets
- Axes
- Files
- Saws and saw blades
- Agricultural, horticultural, and forestry tools
- Pruning shears
Electronics
- Monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar items
- Microphones and stands
- Speakers
- Headphones and earbuds
- Amplifiers
- Cellphones and smartphones
- Computers
Personal care & cosmetics
- Hair combs and styling combs
- Hair clips and barrettes
- Bobby pins
- Hair curlers and rollers
- Toothbrushes
- Beard brushes and combs
- Hair dryers
- Curling irons and straighteners
Sports & outdoor gear
- Fishing rods, hooks, and lures
- Equipment for physical training, gymnastics, athletics, and outdoor games
- Swimming pools and wading pools
- Tennis rackets and balls
- Badminton rackets
- Water skis
- Surfboards and windsurfing gear
- Winter ski equipment
Household items
- Pipes
- Lighters
- Whiteboards and chalkboards
- Christmas decorations
- Lamps and lighting fixtures
- Water heaters and electric immersion heaters
- Electric heaters
- Electric irons
- Various trinkets and decor
- Dishes, cups, plates, cutlery, etc.
Toys & games
- Video game consoles and machines
- Board games
- Tricycles
- Scooters
- Pedal cars and similar ride-on toys
- Doll strollers
- Dolls
- Jigsaw puzzles
The federal government says these countermeasures will remain in place “until the US removes its tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.”
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