Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

InternationalTrump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats upBy AFP -Aug 24, 2026Add ARY News on GoogleU.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One to a vehicle at the Ellipse near the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 16, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle GordonAAResizeUS President Donald Trump said Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the neighboring countries spiral towards an escalating trade war. “On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The current US tariff impacting Canadian autos stands at 25 percent for non-US content, while imported steel to the United States generally faces a 50-percent duty. Trump’s latest threat comes after the North American neighbors failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods. The duties took effect on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has since announced retaliatory tariffs targeting the United States after walking away from what he called a “bad deal.” The new Canadian tariffs will target US steel and dairy industries, while also covering sectors like agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, as well as electronics. Canada’s response is set to take effect on September 8. READ MORE: Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement The White House had alleged “discriminatory treatment” by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in rolling out the 50-percent tariffs. Trump delayed their implementation by three days last week as Washington and Ottawa intensified talks towards a deal. Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc and his team were at US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s office in Washington for hours on Thursday and Friday. However, both sides failed to reach an agreement after talks that continued late into Friday night....