A slew of countries will face steep levies, including a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil and a 30% tariff on the European Union.

April 9: Trump's higher "reciprocal tariffs" begin just after midnight. Hours later, the president says he is issuing a 90-day pause on those duties, except for China. Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods from 104% to 145%, the highest rate so far this year.

Top American steel producers are charging more for their products due to tariffs, which economists say is a natural effect that squeezes buyers and that Canada should avoid.

The sector-specific tariffs are putting pressure on businesses and foreign nations as they try to navigate Trump's constantly evolving trade agenda.

Trump on Monday signed a pair of presidential proclamations imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum, with no exceptions or exemptions. "It's a big deal.

Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. had reached a “massive” deal with Japan to levy 15 percent tariffs on Japanese imports — including automobiles and auto parts — inste