Canada imposes 10% temporary tariff on certain canned vegetable imports

The federal government has imposed a temporary 10 per cent tariff on imports of certain canned vegetables, a measure Ottawa says is intended to support Canadian producers facing international market pressures.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Friday that the surtax takes effect immediately and could remain in place for up to 200 days. According to the federal government, the measure is designed to provide temporary protection for Canada's domestic canned vegetable industry while authorities assess market conditions.

The tariff will not apply to imports from the United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile or eligible developing countries, the minister said.

Champagne said the government’s objective is to protect the interests of Canadian producers and help maintain their competitiveness amid ongoing global economic challenges. He added that the temporary measure is expected to provide relief to the domestic sector.