Canada Extends Relief From Counter-Tariffs on US Goods to 2028

Canada will extend relief from its retaliatory tariffs on certain United States imports by one year to June 30, 2028, while removing relief for some goods that can be sourced at home, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Monday (Nov 9).

The Department of Finance said the changes to its “horizontal remission” programme are meant to support Canadian businesses and workers affected by US tariffs while encouraging purchases of Canadian-made goods.

Wider relief for industry

Under the revised measures, the relief will now also cover non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction, as well as all goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organisations, the department said.

Women’s Wear Daily’s Sourcing Journal reported that the relief also extends to products used in manufacturing and processing, agricultural production and packaging for food and agricultural goods.

The government said it will also grant targeted relief for certain imported goods in short supply and for companies facing exceptional circumstances, such as pre-existing contractual obligations.

Champagne said the adjustments would help businesses stay competitive while “encouraging the use of Canadian-made goods”.

Relief removed for some goods

At the same time, relief will be withdrawn for goods identified as having domestic production. This takes effect on Dec 1, 2026, for certain trailers and on Feb 1, 2027, for certain aluminium wire and extrusions and paperboard products. The department said the lead time will allow importers to adjust supply chains or seek case-by-case remission.

According to a Reuters report carried by Mining Weekly, Canada assessed C$14.1 billion worth of tariffs on US products from March 2025 through Oct 26, 2026. Of that, C$8.9 billion was remitted or relieved, leaving net revenue of C$5.2 billion.

The same report said Canada doubled counter-tariffs on many US aluminium products to 50 per cent on Sept 8, while still allowing Canadian buyers to request relief. Some Canadian aluminium manufacturers have said the remission programme leaves them at a disadvantage in domestic sales, it added.

What’s next for counter-tariffs

The extended horizontal relief is in place from Nov 9, 2026, until June 30, 2028, the department said. The programme builds on a framework announced on March 4, 2025, which limits remission to cases of short supply or other exceptional circumstances with significant negative impacts on the Canadian economy.

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