Canada confirmed Monday that retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports will take effect early Tuesday, marking a fresh escalation in the deepening trade dispute between the neighboring countries.

Canada's Finance Ministry confirmed the measures in response to an enquiry from dpa.

Tariffs of up to 50% will apply to U.S. imports worth C$27.6 billion ($20 billion), including steel and aluminium products, household appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper products, and electronics.

The move follows the breakdown of trade talks between Washington and Ottawa.

In August, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including ice hockey sticks, furniture, honey and wine, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory measures.