Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States are increasing to 50 per cent today (Wed) after President Trump followed through on his plan to double the duties.
The tariffs are increasing from their previous rate of 25 per cent, with Trump saying it’s necessary to protect national security and industries in the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tariffs are both unlawful and unjustified and that Canada is intensively negotiating with the U.S. to have them removed under a new economic and security deal.