Tariff information and resources for B.C. local government finance professionals.
Last updated October 21, 2026.
This page summarises current tariff measures and recent provincial announcements, with links to official sources.
Current tariff measures
Canadian counter-tariffs are in effect. Since September 8, 2026, Canada has applied rates of 15%, 25% or 50% to listed U.S.-origin goods. Covered sectors include steel and aluminum, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper products, plastics and electronics. Existing automotive counter-tariffs also continue. Source: current Canadian product list and rates.
U.S. tariffs vary by product. Measures include a 10% Section 301 tariff on non-exempt goods, sector-specific Section 232 tariffs, and an additional 50% Section 338 tariff on listed Canadian goods. Exemptions differ across these measures. CUSMA compliance does not exempt goods from Section 338 tariffs. Source: Trade Commissioner Service's current overview.
September changes affect U.S. coverage. The U.S. revised its Section 338 product lists on September 15. Section 338 duties now apply in addition to Section 232 duties where both cover a product. Import bans on certain Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, dairy ingredients and motorcycles, took effect September 29. September U.S. measures.
Tariff relief depends on eligibility. Existing Canadian remission provisions cover specified goods and uses, including public health and public safety. Current tariff relief.
Recent B.C. measures
Professional services PST expansion paused. On September 18, B.C. announced a pause to the expansion scheduled for October 1, 2026. The announcement covers services such as accounting, bookkeeping, architecture and engineering. Provincial announcement.
Support for affected businesses and communities. B.C. also announced $90 million across existing programs on September 18, including an additional $15 million for the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. The Province identified forestry businesses and forest-reliant communities for priority review. Provincial support announcement.
Key resources
Earlier developments
Selected announcements and effective dates. Each entry records the position on the stated date.
- July 24, 2026: The U.S. introduced Section 301 tariffs of 10% on non-exempt goods, replacing the Section 122 tariffs expiring the same day. Trade Commissioner Service.
- August 22, 2026: U.S. Section 338 tariffs of 50% took effect on listed Canadian products. Trade Commissioner Service.
- August 25, 2026: Canada announced counter-tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on specified U.S.-origin goods, with a September 8 effective date. Department of Finance Canada.
- September 8, 2026: The new Canadian counter-tariffs took effect. Department of Finance Canada.
- September 15, 2026: The U.S. revised Section 338 product coverage and applied these duties in addition to Section 232 duties where both covered a product. White House.
- September 29, 2026: U.S. import bans took effect on specified Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, dairy ingredients and motorcycles. Trade Commissioner Service.