With the breakdown in Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, new U.S. tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods came into force.

The tariffs on goods shipping from Canada to the U.S. cover a broad variety of items–from hockey sticks to wigs–but do not focus on automotive goods, affecting approximately $28B CAD in exports.

For the purposes of this resource, the focus is on automotive and automotive-related measures.

This review will be updated as more information on measures becomes available.

Update: Canada has announced a “dollar for dollar” set of counter-tariffs effective September 8, 2026.

The full list of included items is included in the resource links at the bottom of this review, however first reading reveals this list of automotive or automotive related items subject to new duties if imported to Canada from the U.S. if those goods are goods originating from the U.S., which shall be considered as those goods eligible to be marked as a good of the U.S. in accordance with CUSMA rules of origin.

The full value of the counter-tariffs is said to be $27.8B CAD, closely aligned with the value of the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Parties are advised to refer to the HS Code for detailed information and, as always, seek professional, expert guidance on this matter.

We have filtered the full list of included items by several automotive-related wordings to produce the list below.

HS Code, Description, Surtax rate effective Sept. 8, 2026

7326.90.10

A bit of a catch all category, this includes a wide variety of products made of iron or steel, some of which are used in vehicles (e.g. list includes “For use in the manufacture or repair of engines or parts thereof for commercial fishing vessels” but also “Reusable containers, specially designed to be employed in the transportation of motor vehicle components which are free of customs duties, presented with the goods therein”

50%

8414.80.10

Other: Turbochargers and superchargers for use in motor vehicles of Chapter 87

25%

8418.10.10

Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors or drawers, or combinations thereof: Absorption-type, combination gas and electric powered, designed for permanent installation in recreational vehicles and for use in the manufacture of such vehicles

25%

8425.42.00

Jacks; hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles: Other jacks and hoists, hydraulic

25%

8609.00.10

Reusable, specially designed to be employed in the transportation of motor vehicle components which are free of customs duties, presented with the goods therein

25%

8716.39.10 8716.39.20 8716.39.30 8716.39.90

Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof of a variety of types included under separate HS Codes as noted. Please refer to full list for full descriptions.

25%

8467.22.00 8467.29.00 8467.81.00 8467.89.00

Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.

25%

Latest U.S. Tariff Measures

It is notable in the language of the latest measures–enacted under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs–includes tariffs of goods listed even if they were included under CUSMA/USMCA rules.

By our reading only a few related mentions of automotive specific products are included in this latest tariff round from The White House, and that is in language that looks to exclude them from the list: parts and components used in motor vehicle seats, and rubber gaskets “not for use in automotive goods,” and “Articles made of noncellular vulcanized natural rubber, not used as vibration control goods in vehicles.”

However, it is important to note that these latest tariff measures are in addition to existing measures imposed under Section 232 that do inlcude automotive and automotive-related sectoral measures:

• 10% to 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper (including derivative products): As of April 6, 2026, goods within the scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs are subject to a tariff rate ranging from 10% to 50% on their full value, rather than a 50% tariff on their steel, aluminum, and copper content. Goods that contain less than 15% of applicable metal content (steel, aluminum, and/or copper) by weight are exempt. Goods that are composed of at least 85% U.S. steel, aluminum, and/or copper content are subject to a reduced tariff of 10%. 
  
• 25% tariffs on autos and trucks (and their parts): The value of U.S. content in CUSMA compliant autos and trucks is exempt from the 25% tariffs. CUSMA compliant auto and truck parts are not currently subject to the 25% tariffs. 

The January 1, 2027 50% U.S. tariff threat

Further to these exising measures, U.S. President Donald Trump also announced through a social post his intention to raise duties on all cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% from Canada on January 1, 2027, though the imprecise language of his post left in question whether this would include CUSMA/USMCA-compliant products or not.

As of this writing, industry groups on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border were still seeking clarification

As is best practice, all concerned parties should seek professional guidance on compliance and not rely solely on this review for compliance information and review the specific language on the measures before acting.

Interested readers should also review guidance from the Government of Canada and the U.S. submissions on the latest measures. (links below).

This review will be updated as more information on measures becomes available.

List of products from the United States subject to counter-tariffs effective September 8, 2026

Resources and tools for Canadian exporters facing U.S. tariffs from Canada’s Trade Commissioner

White House Fact Sheet – Additional Tariffs on Canada

Official U.S. tariff product list – Annex I

Official U.S. tariff classifications – Annex II