White House Lifts Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 6:09 am – 6:49 am AEST
The US government, under President Trump, is removing tariffs on specific Canadian goods, including plywood and paper products, effective October 30th. This move aims to address economic pressures and support Republican candidates in the upcoming US midterms.
What happened
- The White House announced on October 30th that it would remove certain tariffs on Canadian goods, including plywood sheets, some paper products, machinery, refrigeration equipment, and packing crates.
- These tariffs, initially set at 50%, were implemented during a trade dispute with Canada that began this summer following the collapse of trade talks.
- Republican Senator Susan Collins stated that the tariff relief would help Maine's agriculture industry, which relies on specialized equipment and materials from Canada.
- President Trump indicated that Canada was ‘working very hard’ to reach a trade deal.
- The White House described the action as reflecting President Trump’s efforts to defend American workers and ensure fair trade, while offsetting the burden on U.S. commerce from Canada’s trade practices.
- New tariffs were also imposed on goods such as carpets, valves, and waste products.
Original reporting
- BBC: White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods
2026-10-23T20:09:45.691000+00:00 - Deutsche Welle: Trump eases Canada tariffs ahead of US midterms
2026-10-23T20:49:08.961000+00:00