U.S. Proclamation expands duties on Canadian motor vehicles

The U.S. President issued a proclamation modifying the scope of Canadian products subject to additional duties offsetting Canadian discrimination against U.S. motor vehicle commerce. The duties, originally imposed under Proclamation 11048 and temporarily suspended under Proclamation 11056, were reinstated after Canada reneged on commitments to remove discriminatory tariff practices. The modification expands the product categories affected.

Why it matters. The change affects U.S. auto and auto parts exports to Canada, potentially increasing costs for U.S. manufacturers and altering trade flows, while signaling continued enforcement of trade measures against Canadian motor vehicle tariffs.