Canada hit U.S. goods with $20 billion in tariffs. Now America is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles
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.
TL;DR
- The U.S. is banning imports of certain Canadian dairy products, motorcycles, and alcoholic beverages starting September 29.
- This U.S. ban is a response to Canada's earlier imposition of tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports.
- The trade dispute has led to Canada exploring deeper ties with the European Union.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney views the trade actions as necessary for Canada to become more independent and diversify its trade partners.
- The U.S. is also moving to exclude Canadian products from large government contracts.
- Canada has retaliated against U.S. tariffs on Canadian products like steel, aluminum, cheese, and farm equipment.