Canada announces entry into force of countermeasures against auto imports from the United States

Canada's latest countermeasures, in response to the U.S tariffs on the Canadian auto industry, will come into force at 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 9, 2025.

 This includes: 

  • 25% tariffs on non- Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States.

  • 25% tariffs on non-Canadian and non-Mexican content of CUSMA compliant fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States.

 A remission framework for auto producers will be implemented and announced soon.

 For more information please visit these links:

 News Release - Department of Finance Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/04/canada-announces-entry-into-force-of-countermeasures-against-auto-imports-from-the-united-states.html

 

List of tariff items from the United States subject to 25% tariffs effective April 9, 2025:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/04/list-of-vehicle-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-april-9-2025.html

 

Important Note: These countermeasures will remain in place until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against the Canadian auto sector.  

 We expect CBSA to release a Customs Notice with further details soon and will share the information as soon as it becomes available.

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