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Ottawa Drops Seafood and Fish Products from Countertariff List
WHY IT MATTERS
The removal reduces tariff costs for Canadian seafood exporters, improving their competitiveness in U.S. markets and reflecting Ottawa’s evolving response to U.S. trade policies.
What happened
Ottawa has removed seafood and fish products from its countertariff list, a move that follows the U. S.
imposition of duties on Canadian goods. The decision comes as Canadian exporters continue to navigate the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade actions.
While the removal eases tariff pressure on these specific products, businesses remain in a state of uncertainty as they await the full implementation of Ottawa’s planned reprisal measures. The change signals a shift in Canada’s trade strategy and may provide short‑term relief for the seafood sector, though broader trade tensions persist.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Ottawa removes seafood and fish products from countertariff list
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