The Canadian government has modified its list of counter-tariffs by removing seafood and fish products and adding copper wire and charcoal to maintain equivalent measures against the U.S. The decision to remove seafood items was based on industry feedback, according to a statement from Finance Canada.
In response to recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada will increase duties on American steel and aluminum products from 25 to 50 percent. Additionally, several new items, including copper wire, charcoal, plaster sheets, tiles, and printed photographs, will be subject to a 50 percent tariff starting on September 8.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that the decision to remove U.S. seafood from the counter-tariff list was made in Canada’s best interests after considering feedback from Canadians. Although he did not address the potential implications for relations with the White House, Champagne emphasized that the update was the right course of action for Canada.