Trump ratchets up trade war, moves to ban many Canadian goods from entering US
Summary
President Donald Trump announced bans on some Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles entering the United States, starting September 29, 2026. He also expanded 50% tariffs on more Canadian goods while removing some items from the tariff list and directed agencies to ban Canadian products from U.S. government purchasing unless Canada restores trade fairness.Key Facts
- The bans include sparkling grape wine, malt beer, Irish and Scotch whiskies, tequila in containers under four liters, certain dairy products like whey protein, and motorcycles.
- Additional goods such as golf carts, cotton mattresses, bamboo furniture, and certain aluminum and cheese products are now subject to 50% tariffs.
- Some Canadian products like non-white cement, facial tissue, bed sheets, fishing rods, pure sugars, and road salt were removed from the tariff list.
- The bans and tariff changes take effect starting September 29, 2026.
- President Trump ordered the U.S. General Services Administration and Trade Representative to stop buying Canadian products for government contracts unless Canada ends its retaliatory tariffs.
- The U.S. plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian autos starting January 1, 2027, but talks for a trade agreement remain possible.
- A senior White House official said the goal is to keep trade fair and protect American industries.
- The administration is making exceptions for certain natural resources not available in the U.S., such as Canadian rock salt.
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