As the trade war between Canada and the United States heats up, Canadians crossing the border may find themselves facing a new surtax on certain U.S. goods. The surtax, which amounts to 25 per cent in addition to regular duties and taxes, applies to a range of goods being brought into Canada.
These countermeasures are set to impact commercial shipments, goods imported by mail or courier, and goods brought in by individual travellers above their personal exemptions, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The sudden implementation of these tariffs caught some cross-border shoppers off guard, as they were unaware of the new charges when trying to bring goods back into Canada.
With tensions rising between the two countries, it appears that Canadian shoppers will have to navigate higher costs and potential confusion when crossing the border. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this surtax will impact cross-border shopping and trade relations between Canada and the U.S.
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