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Tariff FAQs
What changed with Canadian Tariffs on September 8th, 2026?
On August 22nd, 2026, trade talks between Canada and the United States broke down, leading to 50 percent tariffs from the US Government on $ 27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods. The Canadian government declared counter-tariffs that would come into effect on September 8th. These mainly affect steel and aluminum by raising the current tariff from 25% to 50%. Other tariffs of 15%, 25%, or 50% have also been enacted on other goods in response.
Is Bartle & Gibson a Canadian Company?
We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian organization that our customers, suppliers, and employees have come to trust for 81 years.
What is a tariff and who pays it?
A tariff is a tax on products coming from another country. This restricts trade and limits the free flow of goods between countries. A tariff is set by an importing country as a percentage of the import’s value.
Domestic companies that import products into the country must pay a tariff upfront. For example, U.S. companies must pay the recently announced tariffs on Canadian products that they import into the United States. Similarly, Canadian companies must pay Canadian tariff amounts that our country has placed on U.S. imports, in response to the recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. These extra charges are often passed onto consumers.
How are these tariffs applied?
Most vendors are the importer of record for the products coming into Canada. In these instances, they are handling the tariffs via price increases. They do not always pass on the full 25% tariff. This can be due to the tariff only applying to a component of the finished good or the vendor deciding to take on some extra cost to remain competitive in the Canadian market. Other vendors may utilize a surcharge. In some cases we are the importer of record. In these instances we remit the full tariff amount of the tariff to the Canadian government.
How long are these tariffs expected to last?
The duration of the tariffs is uncertain and depends on the ongoing relations between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other trading partners. Governments are at various stages of discussions, but currently there is no definitive timeline established to permanently remove the recent tariffs.
Where can I find more industry insights and updates on this situation?
You can review Crane Worldwide Logistics’ summary on America First Trade Policy & Tariffs for industry insights.
What are the U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods?
| U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods | Amount | Announced | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectoral tariffs enacted
| 10-50% on dairy, alcohol, various consumer/industrial items. No CUSMA exemptions.
| August 22, 2026
| Active
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What are the Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods?
| Canadian Tariffs on U.S. Goods | Amount | Announced | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter tariffs on 28 billion in various goods imported from the U.S. into Canada
| 15%/25%/50%
| September 8, 2026
| Active – here is the link to the goods subject to the tariffs Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs - Canada.ca
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