Dashboard / Measures
Trade Measures — data through Sep 1, 2026
Unconfirmed
2 itemsThreatened, proposed, or under active negotiation — not yet certain.
Section 232 — 50% Auto and Steel Tariff Increase (Jan 1, 2027 Threat)
Rate 50% (up from current 25% on autos, 50% on steel)
Baseline 25% on non-U.S. auto content (current); 50% steel (current)
Products Passenger vehicles, light trucks, auto parts; steel and aluminum
Effective Jan 1, 2027
CUSMA Would override CUSMA content rules for automotive
Trump announced August 24, 2026 that tariffs on Canadian automobiles, auto parts, and steel will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027. The auto rate increase (from 25%) would make Canadian assembly largely unviable. Stellantis is reportedly considering closure of its Brampton Assembly Plant. Announced after trade talks collapsed on August 21.
CUSMA/USMCA Joint Review — U.S. Declines to Extend
Products All goods covered by CUSMA/USMCA
Announced Jul 1, 2026
CUSMA The agreement itself is under review. U.S. declined 16-year extension, triggering annual reviews until 2036 expiry.
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. declined to confirm extension. Agreement remains fully in force but faces annual review. Canada has not yet begun substantive text-based negotiations with the U.S. This creates structural uncertainty for all cross-border trade.