• Canada Strikes Back: Counter-Tariffs of Up to 50% on $27.6 Billion of U.S. Goods

    Canada is escalating its trade response to the United States, announcing counter-tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on U.S.-origin goods covering $27.6 billion in imports. The measures take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 8, 2026 and are designed to match U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian products. The Canadian government describes the response as “dollar for…