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US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

WASHINGTON: The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday, sharply escalating an already acrimonious trade spat.

US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

The United States has imposed bans on a wide range of Canadian products, including alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and dairy items, escalating an already tense trade dispute. These bans, effective from September 29, follow retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on US goods in response to the initial American tariffs on Canadian goods worth $20 billion.

Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, urged for a shift away from their largest trading partner, potentially impacting the viability of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The US has also added some cheese products to a list of goods subject to a 50% tariff. Despite these tensions, Canada's approval ratings remain high, but the economic consequences of the trade war could impact public sentiment.

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