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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11423
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security has announced new duties on products imported from Canada to enforce a series of executive orders aimed at controlling the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. Starting March 4, 2025, these duties include a 25% additional charge on most Canadian products and a 10% charge on Canadian energy imports, except for specific exemptions. The changes are part of efforts to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and address national security concerns related to drug trafficking. The notice also specifies that certain exemptions, such as duty-free treatment for low-value items, will be phased out once systems to collect the appropriate tariffs are in place.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is making some Canadian goods more expensive by adding extra charges on them to help stop bad things from crossing the border, like drugs. Starting March 4, 2025, many products from Canada will cost 25% more, and Canadian energy will cost 10% more, with some exceptions.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 9113
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    In Executive Order 14193, President Donald J. Trump addresses the issue of illicit drugs entering the United States across its northern border with Canada. The order expands a national emergency previously declared for illegal immigration and drug trafficking, now including threats coming from Canada. To combat this, the President has announced the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to persuade Canada to take stronger actions against drug trafficking. If Canada retaliates with similar measures, the U.S. could increase or expand these tariffs.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump made a rule to make Canada pay extra for selling things to the U.S. because he thinks Canada is not doing enough to stop bad drugs from coming into the U.S. from their side. If Canada gets upset and starts charging the U.S. more too, then the U.S. might charge even more in return, which could cause more problems between the two countries.