Americans will be paying more for fake beards and plywood, now that President Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian exports. The tariffs will be on top of existing duties on aluminum, steel, autos, and lumber. The sweeping new list of goods affected is oddly specific, the New York Times reports: precisely 36 kinds of plywood, bedroom furniture "not designed for motor vehicle use," and clothing including anoraks, overcoats, blazers, and dresses. National flags, dog leashes, and non-glass Christmas ornaments make the list, as well.
The days of bargains on imported tongue depressors are over, according to a breakdown published in the Federal Register. And the US move could raise costs for American homebuilders, who say domestic producers can't replace Canadian wood products. Alcohol and dairy are also targeted, reflecting US frustration with provincial limits on American wine and spirits and Canada's tightly managed dairy sector, per the Times. The published list specifies the types of wine, brandy, vodka, and tequila affected.
Some of the products are highly niche—like partially finished alcoholic mixtures and "base metal statuettes"—and others, such as smartphones and studio TV cameras, are scarcely made in Canada at all. The tariffs on vehicles and auto parts that Trump added Monday are to go into effect at the beginning of the year. Still, the list reveals an eclectic trade relationship, right down to "wigs (partial), false beards, eyebrows and the like." Canada has promised to retaliate with tariffs in equal measure but hasn't released its list yet.
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