And Canaduh has been charging ridiculous taxes, duties, and tariffs for decades.
Reciprocal Retaliation (2018): When the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under "national security" grounds during NAFTA renegotiations, Canada responded with 25% retaliatory tariffs on specific U.S. products, including:
Steel and aluminum.Consumer goods like dishwashers, furniture, and food products (orange juice, peanut butter, coffee).
Agriculture (Supply Management): Canada kept tariffs on certain agricultural imports (dairy, poultry, eggs, sugar) to protect its supply management system, allowing only specific quantities duty-free and imposing high duties on over-quota imports.
NAFTA's Goal: The primary goal of NAFTA was to eliminate tariffs on most goods, creating vast duty-free trade, but these specific retaliatory tariffs were exceptions.