Canada hit U.S. goods with $20 billion in tariffs. Now America is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles
More than 70% of Canadian exports still go to the U.S., but Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country’s reliance on America must end.
In a continuation of a trade war, the United States has imposed a ban on the import of certain dairy products, motorcycles, alcoholic beverages, and motorcycle-related goods from Canada, effective September 29th. This comes after Canada retaliated with tariffs on $20 billion worth of American imports earlier that day. The trade dispute was sparked by the breakdown of trade talks between the two countries following President Donald Trump's trade threats.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the strategy behind the retaliation was to become more independent and ensure Canada can live how it wants to. Canada aims to reduce its reliance on the United States, with over 70% of Canadian exports still going to the U.S.
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