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NewsFlorida PhoenixJuly 21, 2026Florida

President Trump Orders 50% Tariffs on Select Canadian Goods

President Trump has invoked a 1930 trade law to impose 50% tariffs on specific Canadian imports, including hockey sticks, wine, and cement. The administration states this action is a response to Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of U.S. goods, with the new duties set to take effect on August 19.

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Why It Matters

The implementation of these s will increase the cost of importing specific Canadian goods into the U.S. starting August 19, potentially impacting consumer prices and cross-border trade relations.

Key Facts

  • President Trump ordered 50% tariffs on Canadian products including hockey sticks, wine, and cement.
  • The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19.
  • The administration cites 'discriminatory treatment' by Canada against U.S. products as the justification for the tariffs.
  • The tariffs are authorized under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
  • Section 338 has not been previously enforced since the 1940s.
  • The administration denied that these tariffs are related to recent wildfire smoke from Ontario.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court previously overturned tariffs imposed under the 1977 IEEPA in February 2025.
  • The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered a $166 billion refund for duties paid under the overturned IEEPA tariffs.
  • A separate 10% base tariff on all imports, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, remains under litigation.

Who's Mentioned

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who ordered the tariffs.”otherSection 122 of the Trade Act of 1974“Legal authority for current 10% base tariffs currently under litigation.”personMark Carney“Canadian Prime Minister who met with President Trump.”locationCanada“Country subject to the new tariff proclamations.”otherSection 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930“Legal provision used to authorize the new 50% tariffs.”other1977 International Economic Emergency Powers Act“Previous legal authority for tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court.”