The imminent levies, scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, represent the latest development in a conflict that has unsettled the previously harmonious relationship between the United States and Canada over the past year.
Industry executives and trade specialists closely monitoring the negotiations have indicated that the two nations are nearing an agreement. This potential deal seeks to prevent the introduction of severe 50 percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including hockey sticks, wine, and cement.