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 bans on Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles, as part of an escalating trade war, according to the White House. The ban will commence on September 29, following retaliatory tariffs Canada implemented earlier in the day, targeting $20 billion worth of U.S. imports. Canada's response came after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed last month.
President Donald Trump has also taken steps to exclude Canadian goods from significant, long-term U.S. government contracts and directed the U.S. General Services Administration to deem Canadian products ineligible for such contracts until Canada offers "full and fair reciprocity" for American products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's approach is aimed at increasing independence and vowed to accelerate those efforts.
He emphasized that Canada aims to live as it chooses and ensure it is not held hostage by any nation. This trade dispute has disrupted one of the world's most closely tied relationships.
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