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Canada–U.S. tariffs, CUSMA disputes, countermeasures and related bilateral trade policy. This page is an index: the full evidence, photo credits, videos and source ledger remain attached to the dated canonical record.

July 20, 2026 · negotiations updated August 18 · Canada / Tariffs / CUSMA trade dispute

Trump announces additional 50% duties on specified Canadian dairy, alcoholic-beverage, and motor-vehicle products

POLICY RECORD — 50% ADDITIONAL DUTIES ANNOUNCED FOR SPECIFIED CANADIAN SECTORS

White House proclamations announced additional 50% duties on specified Canadian dairy, alcoholic-beverage, and motor-vehicle products, scheduled to take effect August 19, 2026. On August 18, Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke directly while U.S. and Canadian negotiators continued last-minute talks; no agreement had been announced in the reporting reviewed for this update.

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