Trump erhöht Kanada-Zölle auf 35% – Neue globale Handelsbarrieren enthüllt

Handelskrieg eskaliert: Die USA verschärfen den Druck auf Kanada mit drastischen Zollerhöhungen.

Ab sofort gilt ein Satz von 35% – ein Schlag gegen die nordamerikanische Wirtschaftsallianz.

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US spares supply chains, but trade tensions escalate

The waiver on USMCA-covered goods follows heavy lobbying by US automakers and many large manufacturers. These companies cautioned that new tariffs could destabilize the supply of critical components and products to American factories.

The US and Canadian industries are deeply interconnected, with items like vehicles, auto parts, farm machinery, and electronics often crossing the border multiple times before final assembly. A steep rise in import costs could trigger significant supply chain disruptions.

With the USMCA carve-out, the Bank of Canada says that the effective tariff rate on Canadian goods entering the US will increase from approximately 5% to higher levels in light of the new 35% tariff, depending on how that new tariff is implemented.

One of the world’s biggest trade partnerships is between the US and Canada. In 2024, the US imported $475 billion of Canadian goods and services, while exporting $440 billion to Canada, largely in cars and industrial and consumer goods.

Early estimates suggest that Canadian aluminum, steel, lumber, and agricultural products are seen as the most likely targets of the latest round of tariffs. Canadian exporters whose goods are hit by the increased border costs could also face reduced demand or have to cut prices to remain competitive in the US marketplace.

There was no immediate response from Canadian authorities. However, people familiar with the thinking within the Canadian Trade Ministry say they have several ways to respond, and the cause for concern remains that there will be another kind of tit-for-tat.

US slaps new tariffs on more countries

Canada isn’t alone. The White House also issued new tariffs on multiple other nations. Countries with a trade surplus in goods with America will face a base tariff of at least 15%.

India will face a 25% duty. Taiwan faces a 20% levy. Swiss products will be subject to a 39% tariff, while South African exports get a 30% duty. Even where Thailand and Cambodia agreed on last-minute deals, they will still face a 19% tax.

President Trump has retained a minimum worldwide tariff of 10% but now openly contemplates harsher penalties.

The decision came just ahead of a deadline set by President Trump for finalizing trade agreements. However, the White House has yet to confirm when the new tariff rates will take effect.

So far, financial markets have remained relatively calm. In early Asian trading, both the Canadian dollar and South African rand showed minimal movement.

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