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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

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The US goods subject to Canada’s retaliatory surtax include items such as groceries, cosmetics, clothing, and alcohol.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has begun charging a 25 percent tariff, or surtax, on goods imported from the United States. This move is in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian imports, meaning these goods may now be more expensive when brought back to Canada after cross-border shopping.

The US goods subject to Canada’s retaliatory surtax include items such as groceries, cosmetics, clothing, and alcohol. Personal exemptions for travellers depend on the duration of their stay in the US. For those staying more than 24 hours, up to $200 worth of goods can be brought in duty-free, excluding alcohol and tobacco.

According to the CBSA, even with the surtax exemption, travellers are required to report all US goods they bring into Canada. Currently, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of US imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on Tuesday that an additional $125 billion in American products would be included within the next 21 days.

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