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On July 20, 2026, Trump signed three Section 338 proclamations that impose 50% duties on certain Canadian motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages and dairy products, with the tariffs set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 19, 2026.
President Trump’s July 20 Section 338 proclamations impose 50% duties on selected Canadian motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages and dairy, with the White House saying the tariffs take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on August 19, 2026.
The Supreme Court’s docket shows the administration’s stay application was filed July 27, 2026, sent to Justice Jackson the same day, and set for response by 4 p.m. EDT on Aug. 3.