Trade Regulation Updates

50% Section 338 Tariffs In Effect

August 21, 2026

Trade negotiations between Canada and the US have stalled, leading to the implementation of 50% Section 338 tariffs on certain goods, effective August 21, 2026, at 12:01 pm (ET).

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Full details on what is affected, along with specifics of the Section 338 tariffs, can be found here, here, and here. 

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The Government of Canada has indicated dollar-for-dollar tariffs will be announced in the coming days. 

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This is an evolving story, and you are encouraged to watch this space for the latest. For additional tariff information, visit our Tariff Resource page. 

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