US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
The United States has imposed a ban on imports of Canadian goods, including alcohol, dairy products, and motor vehicles, following Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American products. President Donald Trump ordered the ban in an executive order, citing Canada's discrimination against U.S. commerce. The ban is set to take effect on September 29th.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Canada's shift away from the U.S. as its largest trading partner would come at a cost. Despite efforts to negotiate a deal, talks between the two countries have stalled since late August. The U.S. is Canada's largest trading partner, with over two-thirds of Canada's total exports going to the U.S. Last month, the White House imposed 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after negotiations broke down. Canada retaliated by imposing the same tariffs on U.S. goods like steel, clothing, and furniture.
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