Three-Day Suspension of Proposed 50% Section 338 Tariffs on Certain Canadian Imports

On August 18, 2026, the White House issued a proclamation that temporarily suspends the implementation of previously announced 50% Section 338 additional duties on certain imports from Canada. These duties are related to ongoing U.S. – Canada trade disputes involving alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motor vehicles. The suspension delays the effective date of the duties from August 19, 2026, to August 22, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. ET.

In the proclamation, the Administration stated that the delay is intended to allow additional time for negotiations. As of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the tariffs have not been cancelled; they have been delayed.

Please reach out to your C.H. Robinson representative with any questions.

Resources

Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles – The White House

New 50% Section 338 Duties on Select Canadian Products