President Trump signed three proclamations imposing a 50% tariff on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. The list includes iconic Canadian products such as milk, beer, wine, plywood, cement, and hockey equipment from brands like Bauer, CCM, and Sherwood. These tariffs are set to take effect around mid-August 2026, a critical period for hockey equipment manufacturers whose seasonal orders are already underway. The measure relies on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a legal provision that had not been used to impose tariffs in nearly a century. Energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals remain exempt from these new measures.
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