Canada will reduce the amount of foreign steel that importers can bring in tariff-free, a move to help domestic producers suffering from US President Donald Trump’s levies on the sector.

President Trump announced a slew of tariffs on imports last week, with a proposed 35% tariff on Canadian goods, including in the automotive sector, which could deeply affect American drivers. Trump announced the tariffs on Truth Social with screenshots of a letter sent to Canada’s prime minister,

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two had agreed to strengthen trade collaboration, particularly in light of the tariffs from U.

U.S. President Donald Trump introduced 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on March 12, and doubled the levies to 50 per cent in early June.

The Canadian prime minister said it may not be possible to escape U.S. tariffs even with a bilateral agreement to resolve the current tariff row.

Trump this spring imposed a 25% tariff on cars and car parts, including those from Canada. But certain cars and parts qualify for preferential treatment under the USMCA, meaning the 25% tariff applies only to the non-U.S. content of the automobile or part.

President Trump has threatened to increase Mexico’s tariff rate to 30 percent starting Aug. 1, claiming the country hasn’t sufficiently tackled drug cartels.