Canada imposes $29.8 billion in tariffs on US after steel and aluminum tariffs

Canada retaliates by imposing tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of U.S. goods
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum this morning

John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Published March 12, 2025 at 9:09 a.m. ET · Last updated 1 hour ago

A steelworker is seen at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant in Hamilton, Ont., on February 14, 2025.

Canada is a major supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States. (Photo: Chris Young/CBC News)

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The federal government announced plans Wednesday to impose tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's decision to impose steep tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum this morning.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who is in charge of Canada-U.S. relations, said Trump's attack on Canadian industries was "unfair and unjustified" and that the government must respond to the retaliatory action, saying the United States had created "disruption and chaos" in one of the world's most successful trading relationships.

"We will not see our iconic steel and aluminum industries unfairly targeted," he said.

LeBlanc added that the U.S. products affected by the tariffs include U.S.-made steel and aluminum, computers, sporting goods and some cast iron products.

WATCH | Canada announces $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs:
Finance minister details government's plan to respond to Trump's tariffs. (Duration: 1:28)

Trump’s tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, which went into effect at midnight, are separate from other tariffs imposed on Canada last week that have since been partially lifted. The move was ostensibly to pressure Canada to strengthen its border on drugs and immigrants.

Canada immediately responded by imposing tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, and even after Trump’s tariffs were adjusted, it did not lift them.

The government has also suspended tariffs on another $125 billion worth of U.S. goods that would have been imposed if Trump’s third round of so-called “reciprocal” tariffs were implemented on April 2.

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Canadian Foreign Minister Millie Joly said Trump claimed the tariffs were due to a “national security threat” posed by Canadian imports—a reason she called false and insulting.

“The pretexts for these tariffs change every day,” he said. “The only consistency is Trump’s talk of annexing our country through economic pressure. We will not give in to this bullying.”

WATCH | Julie urges Americans to ‘send a message’ to the White House:
Canada’s foreign minister directly urged the American people to speak to their elected officials. (Duration: 1:48)

Trump lashed out at Canada on Tuesday, threatening to destroy the country’s economy and reiterating his desire to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state.

Julie said the tariffs pose not only a threat to Canadian jobs and families, but an existential threat to the country. “This fight is not just about the economy, it’s about the future of our country,” he added.

Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Trump’s tariffs would raise the prices of all products made by U.S. factories, which rely on Canadian metals. For example, the United States produces only 16 percent of its aluminum, with Quebec supplying 60 percent.

Canadian officials, including LeBlanc and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Latnick on Thursday. LeBlanc said the talks are aimed at eliminating existing tariffs and preventing future ones.

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney said he was ready to talk to Trump soon to resolve the dispute, but only if there is “respect for Canada’s sovereignty.”

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