US imposes new tariffs on Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorbikes effective September 29
President Donald Trump signed executive orders banning specific Canadian goods while imposing retaliatory 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion in value.
The United States announced new import restrictions on Canadian products including dairy goods, alcoholic drinks, and motorbikes. These measures take effect on September 29 under a series of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. The White House claimed Canada discriminated against American businesses while allowing similar items from other nations. Specific bans cover whey, cane molasses, and non-alcoholic beer. Higher tariffs will apply to cheese, paper, furniture, metals, motorboats, and golf carts. This dispute follows Washington's recent decision to levy 50 percent tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada responded with dollar-for-dollar tariffs targeting US steel, clothing, and furniture. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the counter-tariffs, stating that the cost of inaction exceeds the cost of action.
