Most farm equipment left off Canada's $27.6 billion retaliatory tariff list

It appears Canadian farmers and equipment dealers bracing for steep tariffs on U.S. farm equipment based on Prime Minister Carney's comments over the weekend can breathe a sigh of relief. Most farm machinery was not included on the tariff list unveiled by several Canadian cabinet ministers on Tuesday, as the government released details on its counter-tariff response to the Trump administration. The retaliation is aimed at $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports, with surtaxes ranging from 15 to 50 per cent starting Sep. 8, 2026. The announcement followed Washington's decision to apply 50 per cent tariffs to an array of Canadian goods on Aug. 22. The Sec. 338 tariffs hit certain types of Canadian agricultural machinery, dairy products, alcoholic beverages, plant-based proteins, honey, sugars, and wool. Ottawa's response partially mirrors the U.S. tariff schedule and targets strategic sectors in the American economy. While Carney and Finance Canada have referred to "agricultural equipment" as one of the targeted sectors, the counter-tariff list appears to mainly include combine parts—including headers that are sold separately, baler parts, certain mowing equipment, and potentially livestock trailers and parts, grain trailers and parts, truck parts, specific engine components, and conveyors that fall into a broader categories. Tractors, combines, and most other major farm implements are not on the list. Other agriculture and food-related items facing counter-tariffs include dairy products, protein ingredients, honey, molasses, malt extracts, and fish and seafood. However, Restaurants Canada says it was pleased to see many priority food products not included on the list—limiting upward pressure on food prices. Finance Canada says U.S. shipments already in transit to Canada before 12:01 a.m. on Sep. 8 will be exempt. Related: Trump's 50 per cent tariffs take effect, as Canada-U.S. trade talks break down