Canada’s Retaliatory Trade Tariffs: Will They Impact Canadian Hog Producers?

Sep 08, 2026

With the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products coming into effect on September 8, 2026; industry anticipates building costs and feed ingredients will be impacted.

Please note, as official analysis is not yet ready, the following information is an AI generated list and should be considered only a starting point for further analysis. The counter-tariff list contains several items that could materially affect hog production, barn renovations and new construction—particularly products containing steel or aluminum.

Alberta Pork is encouraging all producers to review the 700 listed tariff items and to talk to your suppliers, veterinarian, nutritionist, etc. to understand which products will impact your short and long-term supply needs. In some cases, there may also be alternative products available while our country works through trade negotiations with the U.S.

The retaliatory tariffs apply only to goods considered to originate in the United States. Goods already in transit to Canada when the tariffs take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 8, 2026, are exempt. The federal list was last updated August 26, 2026. Department of Finance Canada tariff list.

Please note that in the coming weeks, Alberta Pork will send out a survey in the Weekly Report to get your feedback on specific items that might affect your farm to better understand the potential economic impact the tariffs might cause.

Alberta Pork will continue to work with other provincial pork organizations, the Canadian Pork Council, and government to bring you more updates as things progress.

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