US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
TORONTO — The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House said Tuesday, as part of a trade war that shows little sign of cooling off. The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Tuesday on $20 billion in U.S. imports. Canada had responded…
The United States has announced a ban on the import of certain dairy products, motorcycles, and most alcoholic beverages from Canada, according to a White House statement on Tuesday. This move is part of a growing trade war that shows no signs of abating. The ban is set to take effect on September 29, following retaliatory tariffs that Canada implemented earlier in the week on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports.
Canada's response came after trade talks between the two nations broke down last month. In addition to the ban, President Donald Trump has also directed the U.S. General Services Administration to exclude Canadian products from large, long-term government contracts until Canada agrees to "full and fair reciprocity" for American products.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to become more independent and accelerate efforts to achieve this goal. "It's about ensuring that no country can hold us hostage," Trudeau stated, emphasizing Canada's desire to live life on its own terms. This diplomatic rift has put a strain on one of the world's closest relationships.
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