Washington DC, July 20 -- The United States on Monday (US local time) announced a fresh wave of additional 50 per cent tariffs on certain Canadian goods, in what it called was a response to the "discriminatory treatment" of American products- in the sectors of motor vehicles, dairy and alcoholic beverages and are set to take place 30 days after the signing of the proclamations by Trump.

The details were shared in a Fact Sheet released by the White House on Monday.

As per the Fact Sheet, President Trump on Monday signed three Proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods of Canada, in what it said was to offset the burden and disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada and...