Tariff Watch Update: U.S. Pauses Some Duties, Canada Holds Firm

Canada and the United States remain locked in a very damaging trade war. The situation continues to change by the hour, but here is the latest:

• While the U.S. announced a temporary pause (until April 2, 2025) of tariffs on some Canadian goods that are USMCA/CUSMA compliant, any goods that are non-compliant are still subject to tariffs.
• Canada’s initial $30B list of counter-tariffs remains in effect until the U.S. removes all Canadian tariffs.
• Implementation of Canada’s secondary $125B list of counter-tariffs has been delayed for now, but the consultation on the contents of this list is ongoing until April 2, 2025.
• On Friday, the government announced new support programs for workers and business affected by tariffs, although their scope is limited.

Customs Brokerage Concerns: What You Need to Know

If your broker claims non-U.S. goods transiting through the U.S. face a 25% retaliatory tariff, they may be misinterpreting the latest tariff changes. Read our update from last week for clarification on brokerage interpretations and potential miscommunications. 

“Made in Canada” & “Product of Canada” Guidance

Wondering what qualifies for a “Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada” label? Find detailed guidance in the post below. For more on this and other tariff-related information, bookmark RCC’s Tariffs and Trade Hub. 

RCC continues to work on retailers’ behalf with both the federal and provincial governments to bring an end to this crisis.