Canada to remove several anti -anti -counter tariffs on American goods: report
Canada will announce on Friday that he was removing several anti -counterfeit tariffs on American goods, a source familiar with the case.
Canadian tariffs on American auto, steel and aluminum will remain for now, the source said, who requested oblivion in view of the sensitivity of the situation.
Bloomberg News was the first to report the move today earlier. Sources have confirmed extensive details to CBC news.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to organize a news conference on Parliament Hill soon.
Carney The first indication was given earlier this month He can leave some counter-tariffs on some goods if it will help Canadian industries in the trade war with America
US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order on 31 JulyThe tariff on some Canadian goods became effective at 35 percent at 12:01 pm the next day. Canada may have been able to escape from the hike, he had attacked a new business deal with the US by the time limit of August 1, but it did not happen.
The Trump administration said the Canadian rate was being extended to return with counter-tariffs earlier this year in response to the Fentaneel Trafficking and Canada’s decision.
The Canadian government has imposed retaliation on American goods thrice since the trade war began, including counter-tariffs worth $ 60 billion of American consumer goods and additional tariffs on American autos.
The 35 percent tariff rate applies only to the goods not covered by the Canada-US-Maxico Agreement (CUSMA), which controls trade between the three countries.