AdvertisementAdvertisementWorldUS President Donald Trump has also further modified reciprocal tariff rates, says the White House. US President Donald Trump speaks during an event on Jul 31, 2025, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (File photo: AP/Jacquelyn Martin)01 Aug 2025 07:14AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Jul 31) increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 per cent from 25 per cent, the White House said.The new rates go into effect on Friday."In response to Canada's continued inaction and retaliation, President Trump has found it necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25 per cent to 35 per cent to effectively address the existing emergency," the White House said.The White House also said that Trump has further modified reciprocal tariff rates."The president has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to modify the reciprocal tariff rates for certain countries," it said in a fact sheet.This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.Source: Reuters/co/rjSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST