US to ban imports of Canadian alcohol and other goods
The United States will impose a ban on imports of a number of Canadian goods, including alcohol and dairy products, as well as automobiles. The decision will take effect on September 29 amid Canada’s introduction of retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
Trump’s executive orders
US President Donald Trump said in a series of executive orders that Canada discriminates against US trade and ordered a ban on the import of specified goods from Canada. According to BBC News, the restrictions will apply, among other things, to various alcoholic beverages and dairy products, including whey.
The White House said that, in its view, Canada discriminates against American businesses by restricting the distribution of goods from the United States and not applying similar restrictions to products from other countries.
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Retaliatory tariffs
Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect after midnight on Tuesday. They were introduced on the principle of an equivalent response and apply, among other things, to steel, clothing, and furniture from the United States.
Last month, the White House had already imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after several rounds of negotiations broke down. At that time, the restrictions affected Canada’s furniture and wine industries, as well as manufacturers of sports and fishing equipment.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address that the country’s change of course, aimed at moving away from the United States as its largest trading partner, would come at a cost. The United States remains Canada’s main trading partner: typically, more than two-thirds of Canadian exports go to the neighboring country. Representatives of both countries said they wanted to reach an agreement, but no new talks have been scheduled since their breakdown in late August.
