Trump Raises Canada Tariffs Amid Drug Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising tariffs on certain Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, citing Canada's failure to address fentanyl trafficking and continued retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Goods under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) remain exempt, while transshipped goods may be subject to higher tariffs. The order is part of a broader trade policy imposing increased tariffs on countries such as Syria (41%), Switzerland (39%), and Iraq (35%), with a baseline 10% tariff for countries lacking trade agreements. The move comes amid stalled trade negotiations and heightened global trade tensions. Experts warn these tariffs could increase costs for U.S. consumers, and Canadian officials are considering retaliatory measures. Legal challenges to Trump's executive authority over tariffs are underway in federal court.