Canada Extends Tariff Relief on U.S. Steel and Aluminum

The Government of Canada extended its temporary remission program for firms importing tariffed U.S. goods, moving the expiration date to June 30, 2028. Effective November 9, 2026, the relief aims to lower the financial impact of retaliatory duties on U.S. steel and aluminum, which currently range from 15 to 50 percent.

The expanded program now includes non-steel goods used in manufacturing, agricultural production, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Eligibility also extends to public education entities, organizations mandated by Indigenous groups, and goods essential to food and beverage packaging, public health, and national security.

To incentivize domestic sourcing, the government will phase out certain items from the program. Trailers will be removed on December 1, followed by aluminum wire, extrusions, and paperboard products on February 1, 2027. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that the measures provide necessary support while encouraging the use of Canadian-made goods and services.

The Canadian Steel Producers Association criticized the extension, arguing that the relief reduces the pressure on firms to pivot away from U.S. imports and toward domestic suppliers.