Trump Hits Canadian Imports With 50% Tax on $20 Billion in Goods

On July 20, 2026, President Trump ordered a 50% tax on nearly $20 billion of goods from Canada, including cars, wine, and hockey sticks. A tariff is a tax paid at the border on things brought into the country. It starts August 19. Energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals are exempt. U.S. officials cited Canada's unfair treatment of American exports.