Trade Update: Canada Announces New Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Imports

On Friday, August 28th, 2026 the Government of Canada updated the proposed counter-tariffs on goods imported from the United States, adding several products to the existing list. The Canadian counter-tariffs are scheduled to take effect September 8, 2026. The newly added products include:

  • Wood charcoal;
  • Copper wire;
  • Various printed materials, including certain pictures and photographs;
  • Plaster and plaster related products; and
  • Glass containers and packing materials, including bottles, pots, jars, and flasks.

Canada has also removed fish and seafood products from the proposed counter tariff list.

These recent changes come as Canada continues to shape its response to the U.S. tariffs on an estimated $27.6 billion of Canadian goods. The U.S. tariffs were imposed after a breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. before the August 22, 2026 deadline. The Canadian counter tariffs are intended to match the U.S. tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar, rate-for-rate basis.

The latest changes form part of the larger set of tariffs announced by the federal government on August 25th, 2026, on $27.6 billion of corresponding U.S. imports.

 The current complete list of Canadian counter-tariffs is concentrated in industries particularly exposed to the U.S. tariffs, including:

  • Steel and aluminum products;
  • Dairy products;
  • Appliances;
  • Agricultural equipment;
  • Pulp and paper products;
  • Plastics and plastic related products;
  • Electronics; and
  • Furniture and apparel.

Businesses importing U.S. origin products are under pressure to adapt quickly before the September 8th implementation date. It is unclear whether the list of affected products will continue to be updated.

Loopstra Nixon is monitoring the evolving Canadian-U.S. tariff landscape and continues to assist Canadian businesses navigate the period of heightened uncertainty. If your organization is seeking help assessing implications of tariffs for cross-border operations or in exploring strategies to manage tariff impacts, please feel free to reach out to a member of our Tax and Trade team.


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