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Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America

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April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Yesterday, the United States administration announced a series of unwarranted and unjustified tariffs that will fundamentally change the international trading system. While some important elements of the Canada U.S. trade relationship have been preserved, new tariffs on automobiles have now entered into force. These are on top of the previously announced tariffs, including those on steel and aluminum, which remain in place.

The U.S. tariffs will do harm to American workers and businesses, but Canada will also be impacted, with every Canadian feeling the effects. The Government of Canada’s position has always been clear: we will fight these tariffs, protect our workers, and build the strongest economy in the G7.

The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, today announced new countermeasures to protect Canadian workers and businesses and defend Canada’s economy. These countermeasures include:

Most importantly, every single dollar raised from these tariffs will go directly to support our auto workers.

These measures build on the Government of Canada’s previously announced supports to Canadian workers and business, including:

In a crisis like this, it’s important to come together and act with strength, purpose, and force – and that’s exactly what we’re doing.

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“The global economy is fundamentally different today than yesterday. We must respond with purpose and force and take every step to protect Canadian workers and businesses against the unjust tariffs imposed by the United States, including on automobiles. We will never cease to defend the interests of Canadians, safeguard our workers and businesses, and continue our pursuit to build the strongest economy in the G7.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

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