Rump Announces 35 Percent Tariff on Canada, 15-20 Percent on Other Countries

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Rump Announces 35 Percent Tariff on Canada, 15-20 Percent on Other Countries

The new rate will go into effect on Aug. 1.

Rump Announces 35 Percent Tariff on Canada, 15-20 Percent on Other Countries

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets U.S. President Donald Trump during an arrival ceremony at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on June 16, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP

Jacob Burg

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President Donald Trump said on July 10 that he would be imposing a blanket 35 percent tariff on Canadian imports.

In a letter posted to his Truth Social Platform, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the new tariff rate would take effect on Aug. 1.

Jacob Burg

Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.

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