March 13,2026
RED FM News Desk
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has widened its trade investigations to cover 60 countries, including Canada, as part of efforts to strengthen the president’s tariff policies.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s office says the investigations are being conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine whether certain foreign policies unfairly restrict or discriminate against U.S. commerce. Officials say they aim to complete the probes within the coming months.
According to a Canadian Press report, the move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key tariff mechanism previously used by Trump. In response, the administration introduced a 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122 of the same law, though goods that comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement remain exempt.
Canada is also subject to separate U.S. tariffs on industries such as steel, aluminum and automobiles. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he welcomes the investigations and expressed confidence that Canada is trading fairly.
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