Saturday, October 25, 2025

Tariff Update Canada 10-25-25

In October 2025, Canada announced some tariff relief for specific steel, aluminum, and motor vehicle imports from the U.S. and China to help businesses. Canada also revealed a new target to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, citing U.S. tariffs as a factor affecting Canada's economy. Meanwhile, the U.S. has imposed or increased tariffs on certain products, including a 10% tariff on softwood timber and a 25% tariff on certain furniture, which will take effect later in the year.  

Canadian tariff updates

Tariff relief: Canada issued a remission on some steel, aluminum, and motor vehicle tariffs from the U.S. and China to help domestic businesses. 

Scope of relief: The remission applies to goods for public health, public safety, national security, and certain manufacturing and processing activities. 

New export goal:  Canada aims to double its non-U.S. exports over the next decade, a goal influenced by U.S. tariffs. 

U.S. Surtax Order: The Department of Finance released amendments to the United States Surtax Order (2025-1) to provide remission on hundreds of goods to mitigate the impact of U.S. surtaxes on Canadian businesses, effective October 17, 2025. 

U.S. tariff updates impacting Canada

Softwood timber and furniture: New tariffs on softwood timber, certain upholstered furniture, and kitchen cabinets went into effect in October 2025, with further increases scheduled for January 1, 2026. 

Medium and heavy-duty vehicles:  A Presidential Proclamation on October 17, 2025, announced a 25% tariff on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and related parts, effective November 1, 2025. 

Steel and aluminum: Section 232 tariffs on copper imports imposed earlier in the year remain in effect. 

Current US tariffs: The U.S. continues to apply a 35% tariff on most Canadian imports not covered by CUSMA, as well as 40% duties on transshipped goods. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=tariff+update+canada+october+2025

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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