Trump partial tariff pullback leaves Canadian imports impacted

April 10, 2025, 5:20 am

The news reports that despite President Trump’s announcement of a temporary suspension of some reciprocal tariff measures, the United States continues to impose a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports, affecting Canadian goods significantly. The reports highlight that while some tariffs were paused for 90 days, duties remain firmly in place, leaving Canadian exporters and importers to contend with increased costs and trade uncertainty. The development has sparked concerns regarding the stability of the trade relationship between the US and Canada.

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torontosun.com / Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports

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thestar.com / Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON - The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the world.

citynews.ca / Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports

The U.S. maintains tariffs on Canada. While Trump paused “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, a 10% charge remains on nearly all global imports.

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