Department of Finance Canada announced implementation details for steel and aluminum measures first announced by the Prime Minister on November 26.
The measures extend temporary remission of Canadian tariffs on certain imports from the United States. The relief is meant to give businesses more time to adjust supply chains and move toward Canadian domestic supply.
For steel goods used in manufacturing, processing, food and beverage packaging, and agricultural production in Canada, remission was extended to January 31, 2026.
Steel goods used for manufacturing motor vehicles, aerospace goods, and their parts receive remission until June 30, 2026.
Aluminum goods used for manufacturing, processing, food and beverage packaging, and agricultural production also receive remission until June 30, 2026.
Goods used for public health, health care, public safety, and national security purposes receive remission until June 30, 2026 as well.
Finance Canada also published the list of imported steel-derivative products that would be subject to a 25 per cent global tariff effective December 26, 2025.
Tariff-rate quota levels for imported steel products were also reduced effective December 26, 2025: to 20 per cent of 2024 levels for non-free-trade-agreement partners and to 75 per cent of 2024 levels for non-CUSMA free-trade-agreement partners.
The tariff package affects input costs, sourcing decisions, and customs planning for manufacturers that rely on steel or aluminum goods.