Key Questions as US Puts Tariffs on Canadian Goods

President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., en route to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, on Jan. 31, 2025. The Canadian Press/AP-Ben Curtis

U.S. President Donald Trump is going to hit Canadian goods with 25 percent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 percent duty for energy, according to provincial government sources.

Here’s a look at some of the key questions as the clock ticks down.

What is a tariff?

Tariffs are a tax on imported goods. Like other taxes, they’re generally used by government to help meet policy objectives and raise revenue.