Proclamation: Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Dairy
Summary
President Trump, citing Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, imposes a 50% additional ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products (listed in Annex II) effective August 19, 2026, to offset Canada's discriminatory dairy tariff-rate quota allocation that disadvantages U.S. cheese exporters compared to EU exporters under CETA. The action aims to pressure Canada to remove the discrimination and expand opportunities for U.S. dairy producers within the U.S. market.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Imposes a 50% additional ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products effective August 19, 2026, under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
- 2.Finds Canada discriminates against U.S. dairy by denying retailers access to USMCA cheese TRQ while granting access under CETA.
- 3.Authorizes the President to suspend, revoke, or amend the proclamation as public interests require, and to exclude Canadian products if discrimination continues.
- 4.Modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement the additional duties on specified Canadian goods.
- 5.Exempts articles subject to Section 232 duties and civil aircraft agreements from the additional tariffs.
Market Implications
The 50% tariff on Canadian goods will increase costs for U.S. importers and consumers of affected products, potentially boosting domestic dairy and manufacturing sectors while straining U.S.-Canada trade relations and raising prices for consumers.
Full Analysis
The 50% tariff on Canadian goods will increase costs for U.S. importers and consumers of affected products, potentially boosting domestic dairy and manufacturing sectors while straining U.S.-Canada trade relations and raising prices for consumers.
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