Canada says it is extending tariff relief on some US imports
The expanded program adds non-steel goods used in key industries and excludes items that can be reliably sourced in Canada, officials said.
- On Monday, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Canada will extend its tariff relief program for imports until June 30, 2028, expanding coverage to include non-steel goods used in manufacturing and resource extraction.
- Ottawa created this temporary remission program to reduce the financial burden on Canadian firms caught in the tariff crossfire following retaliatory duties against the United States.
- Expanding eligibility, the government will include goods for public education and Indigenous organizations, while excluding items like trailers and aluminum wire that are reliably sourced within Canada.
- Officials modified eligibility criteria to help domestic firms transition away from reliance on United States suppliers, particularly regarding steel imports and other tariffed goods.
- The government continuously adjusts the program to provide businesses with predictable timelines as domestic supply chains for steel and other goods mature toward the June 30, 2028 deadline.
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Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending its relief program for firms importing tariffed U.S. goods and changing the mix of goods eligible for remissions.
CANADA has extended a tariff relief program on imports of certain products from the US until June 30, 2028. The measure applies to goods that are in short supply on the Canadian market, such as mining equipment.
Canada says it is extending tariff relief on some US imports
Canada will extend until June 30, 2028 a program that offers relief on tariffs that Ottawa imposed on some US imports, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement on Monday.
Canada has expanded the scope of its exemptions from the additional tariffs it imposed in response to US customs duties. Minister Champagne announced that the general exemption from US tariffs has been extended until June 30, 2028, and that products used by public educational institutions are also included in the scope.
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