In response to new trade restrictions imposed by the U.S., Canada is set to introduce tariffs on American poultry and pork starting Tuesday, with additional duties on beef expected soon. The move comes after President Trump implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Mexico has also indicated plans for similar countermeasures, while China, facing a separate 10% tariff from the U.S., has vowed to take legal action through the World Trade Organization and impose its own retaliatory tariffs.
Under Canada’s new tariff structure, a wide range of U.S. poultry products—including chicken and turkey—will face increased costs. The pork industry will also be affected, with further restrictions on beef imports expected in a later phase.
Trump’s trade policies have included previous tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese goods. His latest measures against Canada and Mexico were linked to demands for stricter border security and efforts to combat drug trafficking. However, Canadian officials argue that illegal crossings and fentanyl smuggling across their shared border are minimal.
Trump’s executive order also warned that any retaliatory action by trading partners could lead to even higher U.S. tariffs in response.
