-- Frontier Centre for Public Policy

Selling more to China makes economic sense, but relying too heavily on Beijing could put our vital U.S. relationship at risk

On July 20, the White House proclaimed additional 50-per-cent tariffs on selected Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a provision allowing tariffs against countries that disadvantage U.S. commerce. They are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 19.