US to raise tariffs on Canadian cars to 50% from 2027
President Donald Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, parts, and steel starting January 2027 after trade talks stall.
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AIUS President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel imported from Canada will be raised to 50%, effective January 1, 2027, following the breakdown of trade negotiations between the two countries.
Trump urged companies to move manufacturing operations to the United States to avoid the tariffs, criticizing what he described as Canadian trade barriers on American products. He noted that the US trade deficit with Canada stands at around $60 billion.
The decision comes after the latest round of trade talks between Washington and Ottawa ended without an agreement, despite the extensive integration of automotive supply chains between the two nations.