Tariff-related resources for Alberta businesses

Active U.S. tariffs

The U.S. has imposed a series of tariffs on imports of Canadian products. As of August 22, 2026, these active tariffs include:

New 50% tariffs on a range of goods, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products, consumer goods, clothing and apparel, home furnishings, sporting goods, wood products, manufacturing equipment, and electronics.

10% tariffs on most Canadian products that are not CUSMA compliant.

A range of tariffs on sector-specific products, including steel & aluminum (and related products), wood products, motor vehicles (cars, trucks and buses), pharmaceuticals, copper, and semiconductors.

Federal retaliation on U.S. tariffs

On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced new retaliatory tariffs, effective September 8, 2026, in response to recent U.S. tariffs.

Canadian measures cover $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports and include tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% – largely matching the tariffs the U.S. imposes on Canada. Covered products include steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics.

For a detailed list of products covered by the Canadian retaliatory tariffs, see:

List of products from the United States subject to counter-tariffs

The Government of Canada's existing counter tariffs on autos remain in effect.

The Government of Canada’s counter measures also include $7.5 billion in supports for businesses. The funding package is intended to provide businesses with the help they need to diversify their markets, strengthen supply chains and improve their resilience and competitiveness.

Other Canadian Tariff Measures

The Government of Canada has also introduced several additional tariff measures on global imports designed to support the domestic steel industry. These include:

50% tariffs on certain steel imports from:
- free-trade agreement partners (excluding the U.S. and Mexico) on imports that exceed 75% of 2024 levels
- all other countries (excluding the U.S. and Mexico) on imports that exceed 20% of 2024 levels
25% tariffs on certain imports from all countries (excluding the U.S.) that contain steel melted and poured in China
25% tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products from China.

Beyond these examples, Alberta industries also contend with a range of other international tariffs and trade restrictions that affect their ability to compete globally. Alberta businesses can visit the Canada Tariff Finder for up-to-date tariff schedules and trade barrier details by market.

CUSMA compliance

In some instances, Canadian exporters can still benefit from duty free access to the U.S. if their goods are CUSMA compliant. Being CUSMA compliant means that goods meet the CUSMA rules of origin and qualify for preferential tariff treatment.

To get help with CUSMA compliance:
- Call the federal Trade Commission’s support line: 1-800-760-1167
- Learn more: Government of Canada CUSMA Compliance

Share your input

Alberta’s government is committed to supporting local businesses as we navigate the impacts of tariffs. We want to hear from you if you are:

an Alberta business owner, representative of a business association or organization facing, or aware of, challenges resulting from tariffs on specific products or sectors
a representative from an industry or community affected by increased costs, disrupted supply chains, or changes in export opportunities due to tariffs

Your feedback will help inform Alberta’s ongoing efforts to advocate for fair, open trade, develop effective policy responses and support businesses through these challenges. We may contact you for more information about the tariff impacts you identify. Only submissions requiring follow-up will receive a response.

If you require information that is not contained on this webpage, please provide your contact information and specific questions, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Note: all fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

Instructions for submitting your feedback

To help Alberta’s government respond effectively to U.S. and Canadian retaliatory tariffs, please provide detailed, product-specific information about how your business is affected, including:

specific products or product categories (with an HS code)
the type of tariff
the direct impact on your business

Be as specific as possible. Your detailed feedback will help shape Alberta’s response tariffs and related issues.

Form

Is your business located in, or operating in, the province of Alberta?

Yes

What is your estimated annual revenue? $

Are your concerns with: (select all the apply)

U.S. tariffs

Canadian retaliatory tariffs

Other international tariffs

Is your concern to do with CUSMA compliance?

Yes

Need help with CUSMA compliance? Call the federal Trade Commission’s support line at 1-800-760-1167.

Learn more: Government of Canada CUSMA Compliance website

What sector or industry do you represent?

For example, agriculture

What is the Harmonized System (HS) Code of the product(s) you have a tariff related concern?

(Up to 10) Need help finding your HS code?

Tariff HS code 1

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 2

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 3

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 4

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 5

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 6

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 7

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 8

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 9

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Tariff HS code 10

Canadian

American

Select an American Code

Select a Canadian Code

Are you primarily an importer, exporter, or both?

Importer

Exporter

Both

Explain the tariff issue you are facing in detail.

Describe how this issue is impacting you or your organization.

(For example, increased costs, reduced sales, lost contracts, supply chain disruptions)

What steps have you taken to mitigate the impact of tariffs?

(For example, changing suppliers, shifting production, exploring new markets, cost-cutting )

Have tariffs caused supply chain challenges or delays for your business ?

Name

Organization

Other (please specify)

May we contact you for further information if needed?

Yes

Contact email

The personal information collected through the interprovincial trade form is for the purpose of Alberta government’s work to enhance internal trade and reduce trade barriers. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy (POPA) Act.

For questions about the collection of personal information, contact a program officer with the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration by email at [email protected] or by mail addressed to the 11th floor, Commerce Place, 10155 102 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G8.

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