by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor

As of 1 September, Canada has lifted the majority of its counter-tariffs on US imports, a move that follows the US decision to allow most Canadian goods to enter tariff-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

This decision marks a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries. Canada removed tariffs on $14.2 billion in goods that had been in place since 13 March 2025 and $30 billion in goods that had been in place since 4 March 2025.

However, tariffs on steel, aluminium, and automobiles will remain in place as intensive negotiations with the US continue. These sectors are still subject to US tariffs without exemptions for CUSMA-compliant goods.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that many of Canada’s tariffs on its biggest trading partner would come down starting 1 September, following an agreement with US President Donald Trump to "intensify" stalled trade talks.

In February, US President Trump signed an executive order to levy broad-based, sweeping tariffs on Canada. The Canadian government responded immediately, with then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing counter-tariffs against Washington.

Customers can check the latest updates on our global trade and tariffs page for quick updates about the tariffs' overall development.