Alberta energy sector concerned about new U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA — Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.

A federal official also signalled that Canada will pursue available legal remedies in response to the U.S. breaching its international trade commitments.

The federal government released a detailed list of the retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in goods Sunday, less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump forcibly dragged Canada into an unprecedented trade war.

Trump signed executive orders Saturday evening to hit America's closest neighbour with damaging duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per cent on everything else.
Politicians are pushing the buy-Canadian plan as well.

"Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted Sunday on X. "Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada."

Liberal leadership candidate and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland also issued a statement urging Canadians to "try your best not to buy products made in the United States."

Freeland joined Mark Carney and the three others running for the party leadership in a statement of solidarity vowing to "stand up against these unjust tariffs."

"The Liberal Party was built on the promise of Canada, and it is what unites us today," the statement said.

Several provinces confirmed Sunday that U.S. products will be removed from their provincial liquor stores on Tuesday.