Research publications

The Library of Parliament’s research publications provide non-partisan, reliable and timely information and analysis on current and emerging issues, legislation and major public policy topics.

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HillNotes

Quick reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians

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HillStudies

In-depth reads on topics of interest to parliamentarians (formerly Background papers and In briefs)

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Legislative summaries

Concise analyses of certain bills before Parliament

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Trade and investment profiles

Fact sheets on Canada’s trade and investment relationship with selected countries and regions

Archived research publications are available in our catalogue.

  1. U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Future Possibilities, Past Experiences

    HillNote
    The United States (U.S.) is Canada’s largest trading partner, and U.S. trade-related actions can have significant impacts on Canada. As Canada faces the prospect of U.S. tariffs in 2025, a summary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about U.S. tariffs and the recently announced America First Trade Policy, the U.S. tariffs on certain steel and aluminum imports (including Canada) in 2018, and Canada’s response to those tariffs could provide insights about potential future actions.
    Canada
    Tariff barriers
    Tariff protection
    Tariff relief
    Tariffs
    Trade disputes
    Trade policy
    Trade relations
    United States of America