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title: Canada to Drop Some Counter Tariffs on U.S. Imports Starting September 1
description: Canada will roll back counter tariffs on U.S. imports starting September 1, removing duties on many goods except for tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos.
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# [Canada to Drop Some Counter Tariffs on U.S. Imports Starting September 1](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-to-drop-some-counter-tariffs-on-us-imports-starting-september-1)

 Written by [Cole Marketing](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/author/cole-marketing) | Aug 25, 2025, 6:23:23 AM

**The new tariff rollback targets CUSMA-compliant goods. Import taxes on U.S. autos, steel, and aluminum remain in place.**

Canada has announced that, as of September 1, 2025, it will [drop some of its counter tariffs](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-removing-retaliatory-tariffs-1.7614909) on U.S. imports.

This applies to all goods that are compliant with the rules of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

The decision will restore tariff-free trade for a wide range of goods and bring the majority of cross-border commerce back under the trade agreement.

It comes less than a year before Canada and the U.S. are set to conduct a review of the CUSMA/USMCA terms.

Although an assessment of the agreement by all parties is scheduled for July 2026, Canada will [begin its formal review](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-cusma-trade-review-tariffs-1.7545170)by the end of September or early October.

## **How the counter tariffs unfolded**

In early 2025, the U.S. used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods.

These included a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, except for energy products, which were subject to a 10% duty. 

In response, effective March 4, 2025, Canada introduced 25% counter tariffs on approximately $30 billion in U.S. imports through its [United States Surtax Order (2025-1)](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-10-eng.html).

This applied to a wide range of goods, including appliances, clothing, motorcycles, cosmetics, food products, and beverages.

On March 13, Canada expanded its action by introducing another 25% surtax on almost $29.8 billion worth of U.S. imports under the [United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025)](https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2025-95/).

Then, on August 1, 2025, the U.S. raised its import [tariff on Canada to 35%](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/the-us-raises-the-import-tariff-on-canada-to-35-percent) for goods that do not meet CUSMA rules of origin.  

## **Next steps for Canadian importers**

If you import goods from the U.S., we recommend the following next steps:

- Determine whether your goods remain subject to the 25% duty after September 1
- Ensure you have valid documentation proving that your goods are CUSMA-compliant (if applicable)
- Consider revising your pricing strategies to reflect the rolled-back or continued counter tariffs
- Consult your customs broker to confirm proper classification, ensure your documentation meets CBSA requirements, and avoid costly delays or penalties 

## **How Cole International can help**

At Cole International, we provide [customs and compliance consulting](https://www.coleintl.com/services/trade-consulting/customs-compliance/) and [customs brokerage services](https://www.coleintl.com/canadian-customs-brokerage/) to help you navigate changing regulations and streamline the importing of goods into Canada.

**If you import goods from the U.S., please reach out to one of** [**our trade professionals**](https://www.coleintl.com/contact-us) **to determine whether this change will impact your business and how we can help.**

 

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