**Trump Reverses Tariff Threat on Canadian Metals After Ontario Concessions**

Fri Jul 18 2025 11:42:38 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Trump Reverses Tariff Threat on Canadian Metals After Ontario Concessions**

President Trump opts against doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario's decision to lift a charge on U.S. electricity.


In the latest trade tensions, the U.S. president's aggressive tariff threats have resulted in unexpected diplomatic shifts with Canada.

After initially threatening to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, President Trump has opted against this move following a concession from Ontario. The province agreed to lift an electricity surcharge on imports from the United States, which had been introduced as a countermeasure to U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.

The situation escalated quickly as Trump announced on social media that Canadian metals would face a 50% tariff, in stark contrast to the 25% tariffs being imposed on metals from other nations. This back and forth has left markets uneasy, with businesses dependent on cross-border trade feeling the pressure.

However, by the afternoon, Ontario's Premier announced the suspension of the electricity surcharge, a move that coincided with Trump suggesting a possible reduction in the tariff threat. "President Trump has again demonstrated the power of the American economy," remarked White House spokesman Kush Desai, claiming a diplomatic victory for the U.S.

Ultimately, Canada will continue to face the same tariffs as the rest of the trading partners once they go into effect, aligned with the ongoing complexities of international trade relations and the continuing fallout from trade war tensions.

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