# Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-19**: Tariffs take effect — After the 30-day notice period, the 50% duties become effective on the listed Canadian products.
- **2026-07-20**: US announces 50% tariffs on Canadian goods — President Trump invokes Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, targeting $20B in imports ranging from wine to cement, and sets a 30-day implementation window.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Section 338 invoked for first time: 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods
2026-07-21 07:03:14 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The US invokes a dormant 1930 trade law to impose 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian imports, raising novel legal questions about USMCA compatibility and potential WTO challenges.
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