What did Canada tariff before the trade war with the U.S.?

Since U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to place massive tariffs on Canadian goods, the country has been embroiled in a whirlwind back and forth with its biggest trading partner. Against this backdrop, China has slapped new tariffs on certain Canadian goods, and at least one other long-standing trade squabble has been pushed back into the spotlight. Here’s a quick look at how tariffs are set under normal circumstances, why some of them (under certain conditions) can skyrocket, and why New Zealand is unhappy. How do Canada’s tariffs work? Tariffs are governed by the Customs Tariff Act, which sets a…