The United States announced a 50 per cent tariff on some Canadian products

On 21 July, the White House announced on 20 July Local Time that the United States would impose an additional 50 per cent ad valorem tariff on some Canadian products in response to “the discriminatory measures taken by Canada against the United States in relation to the trade in automobiles and their parts”. It is alleged that the new tariffs will take effect from 00:01 A.M. United States Eastern Time on 19 August and will be applied superimposed on existing related duties, taxes and other charges。