Canada Increases its Tariffs on U.S. Steel and Aluminum Products, including Propane Tanks and Cylinders

In July, President Trump signed a series of Presidential Proclamations imposing up to 50% import tariffs on a range of Canadian goods such as dairy, alcohol, and cement, asserting that Canada was unfairly restricting U.S. access to certain markets.  Amid rising trade tensions, on August 24 President Trump threatened an increased tariff on assembled cars and trucks from 25% to 50% effective January 1, 2027 unless a new agreement is reached. 

On August 25, Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced “countermeasures” against the United States.  The Canadian measures take effect on September 8, 2026 and hit over 700 American product categories.  Duties are tiered at 15%, 25%, and 50%, with the heaviest 50% penalty concentrated directly on metals and manufactured metal components like steel and aluminum to heavily penalize supply chains connected to the initial U.S. action.  In particular, Canadian tariffs on HS Code 7311 liquefied gas tanks (inclusive of steel propane tanks and cylinders) crossing from Canada to the U.S. will rise from 25% to 50%, effective September 8, 2026.

Increased Canadian Tariffs Sept 8 2026

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) remains in close contact with the Canadian Propane Association (CPA) and we are aligned on working to ensure American and Canadian propane continues to flow across the border without tariffs.

 For more information, visit the Tariffs portal on the NPGA Member Dashboard.  Please note, member login is required.