Canada announces provisional safeguard tariff on imports of canned vegetables to protect Canadian producers

From: Department of Finance Canada

News release

June 19, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

The Government of Canada is taking action to protect Canadian industries and strengthen the economy in a rapidly changing global trade environment. As economic security, industrial policy, and global economic competition increasingly shape investment, trade, and financial decisions, the Government of Canada is building the strongest economy in the G7 by moving with speed and ambition to diversify our trade partners and build our strength here at home.

Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced a 10 per cent surtax on global imports of canned vegetables. This provisional safeguard measure is intended to address the critical circumstances and immediate challenges facing the Canadian canned vegetable industry and to mitigate the impact of trade diversion on domestic producers, helping to stabilize market conditions and protect Canadian growers and processors.

The tariff takes effect on June 19, 2026, and will remain in place for a maximum of 200 days.

Meanwhile, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal will continue its safeguard inquiry on global imports of canned vegetables, launched in March 2026 at the government’s request. The inquiry is examining whether increased imports of these products are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to Canadian vegetable processors. The Tribunal is expected to conclude its work by September 9, 2026, and will provide recommendations on appropriate remedies if it issues an affirmative injury finding. In doing so, it will consider impacts on food affordability and security for Canadian households. However, if the Tribunal issues a negative injury finding, the provisional measure will cease to apply as of the date of that finding.

In accordance with Canada’s international trade obligations, canned vegetables from the United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile, and developing countries will be excluded from the provisional safeguard measure announced today. 

Quotes

“The government is committed to standing up for Canadian producers and ensuring they have the support they need to remain competitive in the face of global challenges. With the imposition of this provisional safeguard measure, our priority remains a balanced approach that not only provides relief to our canned vegetables sector but also protects food security and affordability for Canadians.”

- The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Quick facts

  • Under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Safeguards and the Customs Tariff, global safeguard measures may be applied if there is evidence that a product is being imported in such increased quantities, and under such conditions, as to cause or threaten to cause serious injury to domestic producers. 

  • In critical circumstances where delay may cause damage that would be difficult to repair, provisional safeguard measures may be applied for up to 200 days pending the final results of an investigation.

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