New duties covering products from wine to sporting goods are scheduled to take effect August 19

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, July 22, 2026 — The United States has announced an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions between the two closely integrated economies.

According to the U.S. Trade Representative, the duties will affect nearly $20 billion in annual Canadian imports. Products listed in the measures include wine, dairy goods, furniture, cement, clothing, fishing equipment, swimming pools and sporting goods such as hockey sticks.

The tariffs are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 19, providing approximately 30 days for furt…
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