Claim: Donald Trump signed three proclamations that impose additional 50 % tariffs on certain Canadian goods.
100%- Multiple independent sources confirm that on July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930123.
- The proclamations impose additional 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods, including alcohol, automobiles, and dairy products, while exempting energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals124.
- The new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026, and apply to covered goods regardless of USMCA preferential treatment21.
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