Toronto: The Canadian government announced the implementation of new customs measures starting today, including a 25 percent tariff on the import of some types of US cars. This move comes in response to a similar action taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump, which imposed tariffs on the Canadian auto sector.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Canadian Ministry of Finance stated, “These tariffs will remain in effect until the United States lifts the customs measures targeting the Canadian auto sector.” The ministry clarified that US goods already en route to Canada before the tariffs took effect would not be subject to the new measures.

Additionally, the Canadian government has provided further technical details on the application of these tariffs on the Canada Border Services Agency website to assist importers and traders with the implementation process.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision on April 3rd, although he did not specify a date for its implemen
tation at the time. The decision took effect today, just hours after the United States imposed a similar tax on all imported cars, including those from Canada.