President Trump Imposes Additional Duties on Canadian Dairy Products to Counter Discrimination
President Trump has announced the imposition of additional duties on certain Canadian dairy products, citing discrimination against U.S. commerce. The decision, based on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, aims to offset the disadvantage faced by U.S. dairy producers due to Canada's tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system. The TRQs under the USMCA and CETA agreements provide different eligibility criteria, favoring EU over U.S. dairy products. The new duties, set at 50% ad valorem, will take effect on August 19, 2026, and are intended to address the unequal treatment and support U.S. dairy producers.