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Canada has imposed counter-tariffs on U.S. goods. What products are being targeted?

Ottawa has imposed 25 per cent counter-tariffs on American goods as part of Canada’s retaliation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Ottawa has announced a 25% tariff on $30B worth of goods coming from the U.S.

An LCBO employee moves products in an LCBO store at Union Station in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
An LCBO employee moves products in an LCBO store at Union Station in Toronto on Tuesday. American made alchohol will be hit with 25 per cent tariffs as part of Canada's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. (Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press)

Ottawa has imposed 25 per cent counter-tariffs on American goods as part of Canada's retaliation to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

Trump followed through on a months-long threat on Tuesday, slapping a 25 per cent tariff on virtually all Canadian goods and a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian energy.

In retaliation, Canada will slap 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion worth of American goods coming into Canada as of Tuesday. The tariffs will then be applied to another $125 billion worth of American imports after a three-week consultation period.

"Canadians are reasonable and we are polite but we will not back down from a fight — not when our country and the well-being of everyone in it is at stake," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said during a news conference Tuesday.

"Your government has chosen to do this to you," Trudeau said in remarks directed at the American people. "A fight with Canada will have no winners."

The federal government had initially released the full list of products that will be taxed when Trump first moved to impose tariffs last month before briefly stalling the U.S. measures.

The list includes some supply managed products that were given Canadian market access as concessions during the negotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Here is a breakdown of what Canada is targeting:

  • A swath of poultry products, including turkey, chicken and eggs.
  • Dairy products, including milk, cream, butter, yogurt, cheeses, ice cream and margarine.
  • Various spices and seasonings, including: vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, ginger, cumin and others.
  • Fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, citrus fruits, melons, berries and stone fruits.
  • Coffee and tea.
  • Grain products, including wheat, rye, barley, oats and rice.
  • Cooking oil products, including canola, palm oils, and sunflower oils.
  • Shrimp and prawns.
  • Confectionery products, including flours, sugars, honey, syrups and cocoa products.
  • Pastas.
  • Prepared bakery products, including pizza, pies, cakes and other pastries.
  • Orange juice.
  • Nuts and beans.
  • Condiments including, mustard, ketchup and other tomato sauces, mayonnaise and salad dressings.
  • Soups.
  • Bottled water.
  • Alcohol, including: wine, beer, cider, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, brandies and tequila.
  • Tobacco, cigarette lighters and vapes.
  • Cosmetics, including perfumes and make-up.
  • Toiletries, including shampoos, toothpaste, deodorant and soaps.
  • Protein powder.
  • Plastic building materials, including: flooring, shutters, blinds and doors.
  • Bathroom appliances and accessories, including: bathtubs, toilet seats, showers and sinks.
  • Suitcases, handbags and other bags.
  • Kitchen and glassware, including, forks, spoons, knives and cups.
  • Tires.
  • Horse saddles and accessories.
  • Various clothing items, including: coats, jackets, suits, shirts, skirts, pants, shorts, dresses, underwear, bras, pyjamas, babywear, sports clothing, socks, scarves, gloves and belts.
  • Lumber and wood products, including: plywood, beams, fibreboard, windows, shingles, flooring, doors and doorframes.
  • Some paper and cardboard products, including: pulp, toilet paper, envelopes, cards and postcards, boxes, bags, food packaging, plates and cups.
  • Table cloths, napkins, handkerchiefs and other facial tissues.
  • Notebooks, binders, folders and other stationery items.
  • Curtains, carpets and other textile floor coverings.
  • Blankets, linens and other bedding.
  • Camping and other outdoor equipment, including tents, tarps, mattresses, rock climbing harnesses, lifejackets and sails.
  • Towels, duster, dish and other cleaning cloths.
  • Shoes, sandals, cleats, rubber boots and other waterproof footwear (including ski boots).
  • Hats, including safety headgear.
  • Jewelry, precious metals and gems.
  • Kitchen appliances, including stoves, microwaves, bread makers, hot plates, toasters, coffee makers and portable stoves.
  • Dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and laundry machines.
  • Snow plows, snow blowers and lawnmowers.
  • Tools such as saws, wrenches, drills, hammers and screwdrivers.
  • Shaving products, including razors, shaving cream and after shave.
  • Electric hair accessories, including dryers and irons.
  • Motorcycles.
  • Drones.
  • Guns and ammunition.
  • Furniture and mattresses.
  • Lights, lamps, Christmas lights and light fixtures.
  • Arcade games, casino slots and playing cards.
  • Art.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darren Major

CBC Journalist

Darren Major is a senior writer for CBC's Parliamentary Bureau. He can be reached via email at [email protected].