Canadian products: Washington changes the 50% tariff list
The October 23 proclamation provides exemptions and adds other products, effective October 30.
October 23 proclamation; changes scheduled for October 30.
Donald Trump signed a proclamation on October 23 removing some Canadian products from the additional 50% tariff and adding others. The changes take effect October 30 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time. [1]
Relief alongside new additions
Reuters lists plywood, certain paper products and equipment among the exemptions. Carpets, paints and canoes are among the additions: this is not a general removal of tariffs. [2]
The responses
Republican Senator Susan Collins welcomes support for Maine producers. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson criticizes a policy that increased costs. Reuters reports that Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa is assessing the changes. [2]
The exemption’s scope
Other duties, including those under Section 232, may still apply to products exempted from this additional tariff. [1]
Perspectives compared
Sources and documents
- [1] White House — proclamation ↗October 23, 2026
- [2] Reuters — David Shepardson and Kanjyik Ghosh / MarketScreener ↗October 23; page dated October 24, 2026, 1:48 a.m. BST