Trump proposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports including Bauer goods

President Trump signed three proclamations over the weekend imposing a 50% tariff on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. The list reads like a Canadian cultural starter pack: milk, beer, wine, plywood, cement, and, yes, hockey equipment from brands like Bauer, CCM, and Sherwood. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect in approximately 30 days, putting the go-live date somewhere around mid-to-late August 2026. That timing is particularly awkward for hockey gear manufacturers, whose seasonal orders for the 2026-27 season are already in motion. A dusty legal weapon gets a second life Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to justify the move. That’s a provision that hasn’t been used for imposing tariffs in nearly a century. The legal basis centers on allegations that Canada has been treating American automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products unfairly, essentially discriminating against US exports while enjoying preferential access to the American market. The move bypasses existing agreements under the USMCA, the trade deal that was supposed to govern commerce between the US, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the tariffs are surgical rather than sweeping. Energy prod...