US bans Canadian dairy, most alcohol and motorcycles as trade war grows
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 imposed a ban on the import of various products from Canada, intensifying an ongoing trade war. This new restriction includes dairy, motorcycles, and most alcoholic beverages, according to a statement from the White House on Tuesday. The ban is set to take effect on September 29 and follows Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports that came into effect earlier that day.
Canada's response to the tariff moves by U.S. President Donald Trump occurred after trade talks between the two nations broke down last month. Trump also directed the U.S. General Services Administration to exclude Canadian products from large, long-term government contracts until Canada allows "full and fair reciprocity" for American products.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's strategy is centered around becoming more independent and vowed to accelerate those efforts. He emphasized, "It’s about ensuring that no country can hold us hostage. And that we can live how we want to live." The escalating trade conflict has significantly disrupted one of the world's closest relationships.
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