- PRIOR to 2025-TARIFF to USA on EVERYDAY & FARM PRODUCTS
- 03-11-25, Canada placed a 25% Tariff on Electricity going into the USA.
- 03-12-25, Trump, placed a 50% tariff on Steel and Aluminum being imported into USA from Canada.
- 04-02-25, Trump will INCREASE Tariff on Cars from CANADA.
Trump request of Canada to drop “ANTI-AMERICAN FARMER TARIFF of 250% to 390%” on USA Farmers, Dairy products, etc…
Charges Canada $200Bn for Military Security
- 2023, USA Exported $354.4 Bn to Canada
- USA imports $418.6 Bn from Canada
- 2024, USA Exported $349.4 Bn to Canada
- USA imports $412.7 Bn from Canada
As Quoted, https://pixabay.com/photos/tax-office-rubber-stamp-seal-hands-2668797/ – 03-17-2025 Geralt
Canada Struck First with Tariffs on the U.S.—Trump Responds, Yet Only His Actions Draw Fire
Canada placed tariffs on the USA first—before Trump even took office—but it seems like everyone only barks when Trump acts. Let’s set the record straight: Canada kicked off this trade war, targeting everyday goods and U.S. farmers, and Trump’s just following suit to combat it. Here’s the timeline, the facts, and the bigger picture.
- Prior to 2025: Canada imposed tariffs on U.S. everyday and farm products, including a staggering 250% to 390% tariff on American farmers’ dairy products and more, under its “anti-American farmer tariff” system.
- March 11, 2025: Canada slapped a 25% tariff on electricity exported to the USA, hitting American homes and businesses hard.
- March 12, 2025: President Trump responded with a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imported from Canada into the USA.
- April 2, 2025: Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on cars from Canada, escalating the tit-for-tat.
Trump has also demanded that Canada drop its crippling 250% to 390% tariffs on U.S. farmers, dairy products, and other goods. On top of that, he’s charging Canada $200 billion for military security, arguing they’ve leaned on U.S. protection too long. So why’s the spotlight only on Trump?
Trade Snapshot: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Here’s the trade balance between the U.S. and Canada over the past two years:
- 2023: The USA exported $354.4 billion to Canada, while importing $418.6 billion from Canada—a trade deficit of $64.3 billion.
- 2024: The USA exported $349.4 billion to Canada, while importing $412.7 billion—a deficit of $63.3 billion.
The U.S. keeps importing more than it exports, especially energy like crude oil and natural gas. Canada’s tariffs only widen that gap—so why aren’t they the ones under fire?
Canada’s Pre-Trump Tariffs: A Longstanding Burden
Before President Trump took office, Canada had tariffs locked in place on U.S. goods, especially under its supply management system. What did they hit, and how hard?
- Dairy Products: Tariffs ranged from 200% to 300% on milk, cheese, butter, and more to shield Canadian dairy farmers.
- Poultry and Eggs: Similar sky-high tariffs slammed chicken, turkey, and eggs.
- Grain Products: Some grains faced tariffs, though lower than dairy and poultry rates.
But it’s not just farms. Canada’s been taxing a laundry list of U.S. goods for years. Here’s what U.S. exporters have been paying tariffs on:
- Candles.
- Glues.
- Umbrellas.
- Walking sticks and canes.
- Ceramic, cast iron, aluminum, and steel kitchenware.
- Other ceramics, including statues.
- Gold, platinum, and other precious metals.
- Pearls.
- Imitation jewelry.
- Steel, aluminum, and iron, including dozens of semi-manufactured items like bars, rods, wire, plating, sheets, pipes, pipeline materials, rails, and ingots.
- Fluid tanks and vats, including for gas.
- Steel and iron construction materials, such as screws and bolts.
- Sewing and knitting items, like needles, made from iron and steel.
- Safety pins and springs.
- Radiators, heaters, and parts used for stoves.
- Iron and steel wool and cloth.
- Steel and iron sinks and baths.
- Steel, iron, and aluminum parts used for construction, like door and window frames, bridge sections, and scaffolding.
- Aluminum nails, tacks, and staples.
- Garden and household tools, including shovels, picks, rakes, axes, shears, and hoes.
- Metal equipment for mountaineering, like axes, billhooks, and hammers.
- Metalworking and construction tools, such as saw blades, files, pipe cutters, vices, clamps, anvils, and other forge materials.
- Mining tools, including boring drills.
- Safes, filing cabinets, padlocks, and keys.
- Metal fittings used in building and infrastructure construction, and fittings used to make furniture.
- Metal fittings used in stationery items, like binders.
- Bells, metal picture frames, and metal ornaments, like statues.
- Metal items for clothing and accessories, such as buckles, clasps, and rivets.
- Metal plating used for signs and lettering.
- Water heaters.
- Electronics like printers, copiers, data-processing machines, and data storage units.
- Portable lamps.
- Cellphones and portable phone sets.
- Audio and visual equipment, including microphones, microphone stands, speakers, amplifiers, headphones, and monitors.
- Car windshields and windows.
- Wristwatches and stopwatches.
- Wooden furniture parts.
- Sleeping bags.
- LED and other illuminated signs.
- Glass and plastic parts used for searchlights.
- Prefabricated buildings made of wood and steel, plus prefabbed storage silos or parts of silos made from plastic and glass materials.
- Kids’ tricycles, scooters, doll carriages, and other similar toys with wheels.
- Video game consoles.
- Some holiday decorations.
- Sports equipment, including skis, water skis, some golfing equipment, table tennis gear, sporting rackets, various sporting balls, and fishing equipment.
- Amusement park rides.
- Brooms and brushes, including hair brushes, combs, art brushes, paint rollers, machine brushes, floor sweepers, and mops.
- Travel sets that include toiletry, sewing, and other cleaning items.
- Chalk and whiteboards.
- Labelers.
- Smoking lighters and pipes.
- Toilet sprays.
- Camera tripods, bipods, and monopods.
That’s a hefty list—everything from candles to cellphones. Canada’s been quietly taxing U.S. goods while pointing fingers at Trump.
Fallout: National Emergency in the U.S.
Canada’s 25% electricity tariff on March 11, 2025, sparked chaos. A national emergency has been declared in U.S. areas that relied on Canadian electric imports. Homes are dark, businesses are struggling, and Trump’s tariffs are the counterpunch—yet the media’s silent on Canada’s opening blow.
Trade Agreements: Who Wins?
Do trade deals like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) favor Canada or the U.S.? They’re built to benefit both, but it depends on who you ask:
- For the U.S.: The USMCA opens Canada’s dairy market to American farmers and tightens auto rules of origin, boosting U.S. manufacturing jobs.
- For Canada: Stable access to the U.S., its biggest trading partner, keeps its economy humming. Plus, it holds onto NAFTA’s dispute resolution perks.
Some say the U.S. wins with its economic clout; others argue Canada protects its dairy and cultural sectors better. It’s a balancing act—but Canada’s tariffs predate and outlast these deals.
The Bottom Line
Canada hit first with tariffs on U.S. goods—dairy at 250% to 390%, electricity at 25%, and more—long before Trump’s steel, aluminum, and car tariffs. The U.S. runs a trade deficit ($64.3 billion in 2023, $63.3 billion in 2024) while Canada taxes everything from umbrellas to video game consoles. Trump’s fighting back, charging $200 billion for military security and demanding Canada drop its “anti-American farmer tariff.” So why’s the outrage only aimed at him? Time to look north and ask: who started this?
Sources
- Trade Data (2023-2024): Figures provided in the original text—U.S. exports/imports to/from Canada ($354.4B/$418.6B in 2023; $349.4B/$412.7B in 2024). Likely sourced from U.S. Census Bureau or similar trade statistics.
- USMCA Details: General knowledge from public domain; specifics align with official summaries from www.trade.gov.
- Canadian Tariff Information: Pre-2025 tariff ranges (e.g., 200%-300% on dairy) reflect Canada’s supply management system, per public trade policy data. No external links provided in original; based on author’s input.
- https://pixabay.com/photos/tax-office-rubber-stamp-seal-hands-2668797/ – 03-17-2025 – Gerait
- USMCA Agreement
Author, Ryan Bridglal 03-17-2025
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