Tariffs Take Aim at Canada's Supply Chain, a Target Too Easy to Hit The latest round of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration has set off a chain reaction in Canada, affecting not just the prices of American goods but also the infrastructure that moves them around.
The 25% counter tariff on semi trailers, largely built in the United States, will take effect on September 8th, sending shockwaves through an industry already reeling from economic uncertainty.
Canada's trucking sector has long relied on U. S. made trailers due to their superior quality and limited domestic manufacturing capabilities.