Trump’s 50% Canada Tariffs Test Resolve as Talks Stall

Trade lawyers say Trump’s plan to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods should be treated as a credible threat, with a 30-day window before duties could take effect, and no formal talks yet scheduled to avert them. While officials say discussions are possible, analysts warn a resolution is unlikely amid a strained US-Canada relationship, and the tariffs could apply to goods previously exempt under USMCA; the legality under Section 338 remains unresolved. Businesses should prepare for short-term costs but not rush to overhaul supply chains pending any talks.