As developments surrounding Canada-U.S. tariffs continue to evolve, we want to ensure our customers remain informed about changes that could impact their business and supply chain.
Through Omnitrans, Fastfrate Group’s customs brokerage and international freight forwarding experts, we continue to closely monitor the situation and will share relevant updates as new information becomes available.
We also invite you to join our Canada-U.S. Tariff Update webinar this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET, where our Omnitrans experts will discuss the latest developments, what they may mean for Canadian businesses, and key considerations moving forward. If you can’t attend, please register for the webinar so you can get a recording afterwards.
What We Know
The Government of Canada has announced new counter-tariffs on products originating in the United States, effective September 8, 2026. These measures were introduced in response to the United States’ decision to impose a 50% tariff on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods effective August 22, 2026. Canada has indicated that it will match the U.S. measures “dollar for dollar” by applying surtaxes ranging from 15%, 25%, and 50% on selected U.S. origin goods.
The counter-tariffs cover $27.6 billion in imports from the United States and target products within sectors most affected by the U.S. measures, including:
Country of Origin Requirement:
The surtaxes apply only to goods that qualify as originating in the United States for marking purposes under the Determination of Country of Origin for the Purpose of Marking Goods (CUSMA Countries) Regulations.
Goods in Transit Exception:
The counter-tariffs will not apply to U.S. goods that are in transit to Canada on September 8, 2026, when the measures come into force.
Information Still Pending:
Although the Government of Canada has published the list of applicable HS codes, the following two items are still pending:
The list of subject products, including the applicable HS codes, is available at the following link: List of products from the United States subject to counter-tariffs effective September 8, 2026 .
We are monitoring the developments and will provide updates as they become available. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our consulting team at omniconsulting@omnitrans.com.
