The Canadian government has adjusted its list of counter-tariffs by removing seafood and fish products and adding copper wire and charcoal to maintain equivalent measures against the U.S. Finance Canada announced the removal of seafood products late on Wednesday, citing industry feedback as the reason for the decision.
In response to the recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ottawa unveiled initial actions on Tuesday, including doubling duties on American steel and aluminum products to 50 percent and raising tariffs on various seafood items to 25 percent.
A Ministry of Finance spokesperson confirmed that copper wire, charcoal, plaster sheets, tiles, and printed photographs will be subject to a 50 percent tariff when the countermeasures take effect on September 8.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that the decision to remove U.S. seafood from the counter-tariff list was made in the best interests of Canada after listening to Canadians. When asked about the message this change might convey to the White House, Champagne emphasized that it was the right decision for Canada.