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Intern reporter Chen Yulong and reporter Wang Zi from China Youth Daily · China Youth Network

On April 8 local time, the Canadian Ministry of Finance announced that the measure to impose a 25% "reciprocal" tariff on American automobiles would take effect on April 9; relevant countermeasures will continue to be implemented until the United States cancels the tariffs on Canada's auto industry.

Data from the Canadian government website shows that in 2024, Canada imported a total of 35.6 billion Canadian dollars (approximately 25 billion US dollars) worth of automobiles from the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that Canada will continue to strongly respond to all unreasonable tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products, and the Canadian government is firmly committed to lifting these U.S. tariffs as soon as possible to protect workers, businesses, the economy, and industries in Canada.

In addition, the Canadian government will also implement relief plans for automobile manufacturers to encourage production and investment by automobile manufacturers in Canada, helping to maintain jobs in the country.

Canada announced countermeasures against U.S. tariff increases on March 4, and subsequently expanded the scope of countermeasures over the next month. The Canadian side has made it clear that it reserves the right to further escalate its response measures depending on developments.

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in an interview with Euronews on April 7 that Canada is prepared to "take the lead" in the "impending trade war" and take countermeasures against the United States, hoping that other countries will join in. "We are working with the EU and our Asian partners. We will continue to apply maximum pressure."

Canadians have also responded to U.S. tariffs with their "feet." According to reports by U.S. maritime media "Maritime Executive," air bookings from Canada to the United States have dropped by about 70%; many Canadians have canceled their cruise trips to the United States, which were originally planned to depart from U.S. ports or head to U.S. destinations. "Tariffs have begun to impact tourism."

Source: China Youth Daily app

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