The president had threatened to hit Canadian metals with 50 percent tariffs but opted not to go ahead after Ontario lifted a charge on U.S. electricity.

Author: Ana Swanson, Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai
Published on: 11/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Trump said he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. He threatened further levies, as he ramps up economic pressure on America’s closest ally. Mr. Trump wrote that Canadian steel and aluminium would face a 50 percent tariff. Mr. Trump said higher metal tariffs would be a response to a surcharge on electricity it exports to the United States. On Monday, Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, retaliated against Mr Trump’s tariffs by adding a 25 percent surcharge.

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