Canada is extending tariff relief on selected U.S. imports for another year while expanding eligibility for several sectors and planning to reduce coverage when Canadian supply is dependable.
Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced the changes Monday. He said Ottawa wants to encourage buyers toward Canadian-made goods while supporting local companies and workers dealing with U.S. tariff effects.
The wider exemption includes non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. Public education bodies can receive relief for every good they use, including entities mandated by Indigenous organizations.
Ottawa said it is granting targeted relief to companies that must continue buying from U.S. suppliers under exceptional circumstances, including shortages in Canada or pre-existing contracts that prevent them from switching suppliers. It plans to reduce the program's coverage gradually when goods can be sourced reliably from Canadian suppliers. The broad program, known as horizontal remission, now runs until June 30, 2028, after a one-year extension.
