Despite President Donald Trump postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month, Canada will maintain its initial retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., according to senior Canadian government officials. Canada’s retaliatory measures, valued at CAD 30 billion (USD 21 billion), target American products such as orange juice, peanut butter, and paper products. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the suspension of a second wave of tariffs, originally planned at CAD 125 billion (USD 87 billion), following Trump’s executive order. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that the province will impose a 25% increase on electricity shipped to U.S. states, despite the temporary reprieve. British Columbia plans legislation to charge fees on U.S. commercial trucks traveling through to Alaska. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau anticipates an ongoing trade conflict, following a heated call with Trump regarding Canada’s dairy protections. The White House indicated that imports compliant with the USMCA trade pact would be exempt from tariffs temporarily. Trump also granted a one-month exemption for U.S. automakers after discussions with industry leaders. Canada remains a significant supplier of oil, steel, aluminum, and critical minerals to the U.S. — news from The Associated Press
