Canada to challenge Trump's tariffs at WTO, seeks redress under free trade deal
Canada to challenge Trump's tariffs at WTO, seeks redress under free trade deal
Ottawa plans to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs through a World Trade Organisation claim and seek redress under a regional trade agreement, a Canadian official disclosed on Sunday. Canada…
Summary
Canada will file a WTO complaint and seek redress under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) against Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a violation of trade commitments.
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports, with a 10% levy on energy.
In response, Canada announced $30 billion in counter-tariffs on 1,256 U.S. goods, with a potential second round reaching $155 billion.
Officials hope the U.S. reconsiders, but further measures remain an option.