Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act
Coverage of Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act in the Nexus archive.
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The move risks escalating tensions and triggering a trade war, with Canada preparing to negotiate while expressing concerns over rising costs for families.
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, exclude energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals but include goods previously protected by the USMCA trade pact. Canada risks a broader trade war, with officials and organizations urging negotiations to avoid economic escalation.
- Trump to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, invoking the ‘nuclear option’ that could unleash a new wave of economic chaos and inflation
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, invoked under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, aim to address trade imbalances but risk escalating tensions and economic instability, with Canada threatening reciprocal measures. The action excludes energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals but affects goods previously protected under the USMCA trade pact.
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against American autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, justified under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, exclude energy products and critical minerals but target goods previously protected by the USMCA trade pact. The move risks economic chaos, higher inflation, and strained U.S.-Canada relations, with tariffs set to take effect in 30 days.
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and cheese. The tariffs, effective in 30 days, are justified under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act and target goods previously protected by the USMCA trade pact, which the U.S. did not renew.
- Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, exclude energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals but apply to goods previously protected by the expired USMCA trade pact. The move risks economic instability and strained U.S.-Canada relations.
- Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, enacted under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, aim to address Canada's alleged unfair discrimination against U.S. exports and its past retaliation against previous U.S. tariffs.
- Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, excluding energy products, potash, fish, and critical minerals, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, implemented under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, follow Canada's retaliation against previous U.S. tariffs and could complicate ongoing negotiations to renew the expired USMCA trade agreement. The administration also cited Canadian wildfires impacting U.S. air quality as a reason for potential additional tariffs.
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The tariffs, effective in 30 days, exclude energy products and critical minerals but include USMCA-covered goods, as the 2020 trade pact was not renewed by the U.S. The move risks economic instability and strained U.S.-Canada relations.