22 September 2026
The trade situation between the U.S. and Canada continues to evolve, with new tariffs now affecting some industry products moving across the border.
Canada has announced new tariffs on U.S. goods as part of the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade situation. This comes after the U.S. recently raised tariffs on Canadian autos, alcohol, and dairy products. The new Canadian tariffs started on September 8 and apply to goods made in the U.S., including:
This list is based on tariff codes from the Canadian government, which may differ from U.S. classifications. HPBA members should check with their customs broker to confirm exactly how these tariffs apply to their specific products.
On the U.S. side, nothing has changed: Canadian exports in our industry are still subject to a 25% tariff under Section 232, the U.S. rule covering national security-related imports. Last week, the Trump administration announced import bans on Canadian dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles set to go into effect on September 29.
Over the past 18 months, staff and members from both associations have met with government officials in Ottawa and Washington, D.C., to advocate for a resolution to this trade uncertainty. That work continues, with both organizations urging policymakers to reduce trade barriers and restore predictability for businesses on both sides of the border.
Staff will continue tracking developments closely and will update members as negotiations progress. In the meantime, members should work with their customs brokers to understand how current and new tariffs affect their specific product lines.
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3 September 2026
POLITICO — New York & New Jersey Energy Appeal Planned in New York's Gas Ban Case
New York's gas industry interests plan to take their legal challenge of building electrification requirements to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to Brian Baran, an attorney representing the plaintiffs. The move comes after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals last week denied the plaintiffs' petition for a rehearing, following its June ruling against them.
The appeals court had agreed with the lower court, finding that state and local bans on gas appliances are not preempted by federal law. The original case challenged New York City's Local Law 154 and changes to state building codes that prohibit gas appliances in certain buildings.
New York has already paused implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act — a measure banning gas appliances in certain new buildings statewide, passed as part of the 2024 budget — while the litigation played out. That pause will remain in place until the plaintiffs exhaust their appeals.
A circuit split
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled differently in a similar case, finding that Berkeley's ban on gas piping in new buildings is preempted by federal law. That split between circuits is exactly what gas industry interests in New York are hoping will draw the Supreme Court's attention. Plaintiffs face a Sept. 24 deadline to file their petition with the Supreme Court.
Source: POLITICO's Weekly New York & New Jersey Energy newsletter, Aug. 31, 2026 (Marie J. French and Mona Zhang).
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