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Despite the strong response, Carney indicated that Ottawa remained prepared to negotiate.<\/p>\n
Canada had submitted \u201cdetailed and comprehensive proposals\u201d to resolve the pre-existing trade dispute and modernise CUSMA, he said, adding that his government was ready to \u201cintensify\u201d discussions in the coming weeks in light of the newly announced tariffs.<\/p>\n
\u201cCanada believes in the benefits of free and fair trade,\u201d Carney said. \u201cThis trade dispute has raised costs for families, particularly in the US.\u201d<\/p>\n
The prime minister said Canada would take \u201cany measures necessary\u201d to strengthen its domestic economy and support Canadian workers, farmers, businesses, and families.<\/p>\n
The announcement marks a new low in a bilateral relationship once defined by closely integrated supply chains and largely tariff-free trade. Whether the duties ultimately take effect will now depend on negotiations during the 30-day window, and on whether Ottawa follows through on demands for a forceful response.<\/p>\n
What the tariff covers<\/p>\n
The 50 percent duty will apply to products ranging from automobile materials, wine, and other alcoholic beverages to cement, machinery, textiles, clothing, seeds, and hockey equipment.<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s manufacturing sector, particularly businesses supplying the deeply integrated North American automobile industry, could face reduced orders or pressure to lower prices as a result of these tariffs. Parts and materials often cross the US-Canada border several times during vehicle production, meaning tariffs can accumulate across the supply chain.<\/p>\n
Provinces with significant manufacturing and agricultural activity, including Ontario and Quebec, are likely to face the greatest exposure.<\/p>\n
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for an equivalent Canadian response if the measures take effect. \u201cIf these tariffs proceed, Canada should respond tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar,\u201d he said in a social media post on Monday.<\/p>\n
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce described the announcement as \u201cregrettable decisions\u201d, but urged both governments to use the 30-day period before implementation to make progress in negotiations.<\/p>\n
The impact of the tariffs will not be confined to Canada. US manufacturers dependent on Canadian components could face higher input costs, while American consumers may pay more for imported food, beverages, clothing, and other goods.<\/p>\n
The tariffs may also provoke Canadian countermeasures targeting US exporters. Canadian provinces had earlier removed American alcoholic beverages from government-controlled shops in response to Trump\u2019s trade actions and repeated remarks about making Canada the \u201c51st state\u201d.<\/p>\n
(Edited by Nardeep Singh Dahiya)<\/p>\n
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