The Government of Canada has announced significant new measures impacting steel imports, tariff rate quotas (TRQs), and remission programs for U.S. goods.
These changes are intended to limit foreign steel entering the Canadian market and increase domestic production competitiveness.
The adjustments will affect import planning, costing, and supply-chain strategies beginning December 26, 2025, with further staged dates into early 2026.
New 25% tariff on steel derivative products
Also effective December 26, 2025, Canada will apply a 25% tariff on the full value of listed steel-derivative products imported from all countries.
Applies initially to a selected list of products produced in Canada.
Expected to impact over $10 billion in imports.
Applies to goods where steel content makes up a large portion of total value.
Steel derivative products categories
Certain shapes of iron/non-alloy steel
Doors and windows
Wire, ropes, cables, and chains
Fasteners (e.g., nails, screws)
Structures (e.g., prefabricated buildings, bridges, and wind towers)
Steel and iron cloth, grille, and netting
Seating with metal frame and certain metal furniture
A more comprehensive list will be made available.
Expiry of temporary remission measures on U.S. goods
The government has announced staged expiry dates for temporary counter-tariff remission programs:
Sam Woods
President, JORI Logistics
Importers may continue to apply for remission under the existing remission framework (March 4, 2025) where inputs cannot be sourced domestically or meet narrow economic criteria.
Impacts & recommended actions
What this means for importers
Increased costs and limited allocation availability for non-FTA steel imports.
Higher landed costs for many steel-derived goods due to new 25% tariffs.
Potential cost realignment in industries relying on U.S. steel & raw materials.
Increased pressure to shift sourcing toward Canadian-produced commodities.
Recommended next steps
Review open POs and supply-contracts extending beyond December 2025.
Identify shipments affected by TRQ reductions or new derivative-tariff exposure.
Budget for price changes and possible allocation restrictions.
Evaluate domestic or CUSMA-origin sourcing alternatives.
Consider remission application routes where domestic sourcing is not viable.
For support or questions, please contact your JORI representative. Thank you for your continued partnership.
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