Canada–U.S. trade trackerUpdated October 17th, 11:51 a.m. EDT

Trade Status: Storm

Sourced updates on tariffs, Canadian countermeasures, negotiations, and the industries affected.

Trade disruptionStorm
ClearWatchElevatedStormCrisis

Composite of current industry conditions

In force
11
active measures
Upcoming
2
announced or dated risks
Unresolved
2
undated risks or paused talks
Next scheduled
76 days
Oct 17Jan 1
Scheduled Section 232 increases on wooden furniture and cabinets — January 1, 2027

Industry conditions

AutomotiveStorm
Starting point
Mostly tariff-free
Current measures
25% auto
50%
Canadian motorcycles
Next risk
Section 232 auto/steel threat
joint review
Canada response
retaliatory tariff
negotiation
Steel & AluminumStorm
Starting point
Mostly tariff-free
Current measures
50% metals
10%
Next risk
Section 232 auto/steel threat
joint review
Canada response
retaliatory tariff
ForestryElevated
Starting point
14.40% CVD/AD duties
Current measures
35.16% (2025 review)
10% timber
10%
Next risk
joint review
30% Wood furniture/cabinets increase
Canada response
legal challenge
AgricultureStorm
Starting point
Mostly tariff-free
Current measures
50%
10%
selected Canadian alcoholic beverages
selected Canadian dairy and sweetener products
Next risk
joint review
Canada response
retaliatory tariff
subsidy
EnergyWatch
Starting point
Mostly tariff-free
Current measures
No active measure
Next risk
joint review
Canada response
diversification

Each outlook weighs an industry’s exposure and escalation risk against its ability to adapt. Click any industry for full detail.