U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate Over Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticizes Canada’s retaliatory tariffs while praising Mexico and the U.K. for restraint in trade disputes.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick condemned Canada’s reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, calling the response 'tone deaf' and politically motivated.
Canada imposed tariffs on $15.6 billion worth of U.S. steel and aluminum and an additional $14.2 billion on goods like tools and sports equipment.
Lutnick praised Mexico and the U.K. for not retaliating, contrasting their approach with Canada’s actions during its election season.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with Lutnick and described the discussions as productive, though both countries’ tariffs remain in place.
The Trump administration emphasized its goal of 'fair trade' and eliminating trade deficits, while Canada threatened further countermeasures.