Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs Exempt Energy, Potash, and Critical Minerals

Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods — including wine, hockey sticks, and commercial cement — take effect August 19. Energy, potash, critical minerals, and fish are exempted. Canada is a major supplier of potash and crude oil to the U.S. market. The carve-outs align with a parallel executive order on defense supply chains, preserving access to inputs vital for U.S. industrial and strategic readiness.