Trump administration doubles tariffs against Canada to 50 percent effective March 12

The Trump administration announced a doubling of import tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent effective tomorrow, March 12, in reaction to a decision by Ontario’s government to slap a 25 percent tax on electricity exports to the US, President Trump said in extensive remarks on his social media platform Truth Social. “Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25 percent tariff on electricity coming into the United States, I have instructed... Read More