US to Lift 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Refrigeration Equipment

Starting October 30, 2026, the United States will remove a 50% additional tariff on certain Canadian refrigeration and freezing equipment. The exemption is part of a broader trade adjustment intended to reduce cold-chain equipment and material investment costs for US agricultural and related businesses.

The change could lower the landed cost of eligible equipment by removing the additional tariff, although the effect on a buyer's final price will depend on how the saving is reflected in the transaction. The exemption covers specified industrial machinery and refrigeration and freezing equipment, not necessarily every product in those categories.

For purchasers and suppliers, the practical distinction is whether a particular product falls within the exemption. Its wider effect on cold-chain investment will depend on the equipment covered and the extent to which businesses pass tariff savings through to customers.