Canadian tariffs on billions of dollars on US goods and products go into effect

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods and products went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, escalating the trade fight between the two countries. The measures respond to President Donald Trump’s Aug. 22 decision to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods after negotiations broke down a day earlier. Canada will target $27.6 billion in imports from the US, covering areas such as agricultural equipment, aluminum, appliances, dairy, electronics, paper, plastics, pulp and steel. Rates vary by product from 15% to 50%. Forklifts and industrial molds face 15%, while appliances like air conditioners and stoves and cheese face 25%. Items including aluminum, fishing rods, golf clubs, perfume, milk and video game consoles are hit at 50%.