Federal Register #2026-14997

Presidential Proclamation: Additional Duties on Certain Canadian Products in Response to Tariffs on U.S. Motor Vehicles

This Presidential Proclamation from the Executive Office of the President addresses trade relations between the United States and Canada: - Imposes an additional 50% ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products - Targets products specified in an annex to the proclamation - Action is a response to Canada's discriminatory tariffs on U.S.-origin motor vehicles - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified in the proclamation - The measure is intended to offset economic disadvantages to U.S. producers and commerce - Legal authority and expected economic impact are outlined, but no procurement or acquisition is involved - This is a trade remedy action, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

This Presidential Proclamation addresses tariffs imposed by Canada on U.S. motor vehicles, which are deemed discriminatory and disadvantageous to U.S. commerce. It details the imposition of an additional 50 percent ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products effective August 19, 2026, to offset the burden caused by Canada's tariff scheme. The proclamation outlines the legal authority for these duties and the expected economic impact on U.S. producers and commerce. It serves as a trade remedy measure to counteract Canada's unequal tariff treatment of U.S. motor vehicles.

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