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Government of Canada’s intention for Remission relief for New U.S. Counter Tariffs

Newsroom and Service Updates

September 1, 2026

It is the Government of Canada’s intention that these new counter tariffs be eligible for remission consistent with existing relief measures.

Product and company-specific remission that has been implemented under the United States Surtax Remission Order will apply to the new tariff measures, in accordance with the terms of the Order.
In addition, the new tariff measures will be eligible for horizontal remission under the United States Surtax Remission Order covering the following goods until June 30, 2027:
All goods for use by identified public health, public safety and national security entities.
Steel goods for use in auto and aerospace manufacturing.
Non-steel goods for use in manufacturing, processing, food and beverage packaging and agricultural production in Canada.
Manufacturing and agricultural production are broadly defined as including all activities under NAICS Chapter 31-33 and NAICS Chapter 11 (including forestry, fishing and hunting).

For goods not already eligible for remission, the Department is continuing to accept and assess requests for remission under the U.S. Remission Framework, which provides for remission in certain circumstances, e.g., where goods used as inputs cannot be sourced domestically: Process for requesting remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. – Canada.caWe will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as they become available.