In an announcement on October 17, 2025, The Minister of Finance and National Revenue announced relief to support Canadian businesses affected by the countermeasures Canada has announced in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States.

To mitigate the potential adverse impacts of the surtaxes on Canada’s economy, the Minister announced that:

• “The current exemption for U.S. goods used in manufacturing, processing, or food and beverage packaging has been extended for an additional two months” and will now include goods used in agricultural production.
• “The temporary exemption from tariffs on imports of U.S. goods that are used to support public health, health care, public safety and national security objectives
• Further relief from Canada’s tariffs on imports from the U.S. and China have been implemented for companies that met “strict conditions such as demonstrating short supply or existing contractual obligations.” 

Read the full announcement here:

Canadian businesses impacted by response to U.S. tariffs to benefit from relief - Canada.ca

Read the full Customs Notice here:
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-19-eng.html