Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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US President Donald Trump pledged to double the automobile tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts starting next year. #trump #canada #usa #news

The current auto rate is 25% but is applied only to non-US content, and Trump posted that tariffs would rise to 50%, effective Jan. 1.

The latest tariff threat comes after negotiations between the US and Canada broke down, which led to a 50% levy on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods to take effect.

Read more: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-24/trump-vows-to-double-tariffs-on-canadian-autos-escalating-fight

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