The Canadian government has adjusted its list of retaliatory tariffs by removing seafood and fish products while adding copper wire and charcoal to maintain equal countermeasures against the United States. Finance Canada announced the removal of seafood products from the list, citing feedback from Canadian industries as the reason for the decision.
In response to the recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ottawa’s actions include doubling duties on American steel and aluminum products to 50%, along with imposing a 25% tariff on various seafood items. Additionally, copper wire, charcoal, plaster sheets, tiles, and printed photographs are among the products to be subjected to a 50% tariff when the countermeasures take effect on September 8.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized that the decision to remove U.S. seafood from the tariff list was made in Canada’s best interests, following consultations with Canadians. Champagne stated that the update was the right course of action for Canada, reflecting the government’s responsiveness to the concerns of its citizens.
