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Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban imports of some motorcycles, dairy and alcohol
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President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada, seeking to block imports of some motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol.
Key facts
- The measures announced Tuesday were signed into law under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, documents posted to the White House website show
- Senior Trump administration officials said in a call with reporters that the move was in direct response to Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m
- Since Carney terminated trade talks on Aug. 21, top officials, such as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have mocked Canada and its economy
- A White House official also said on Tuesday’s call that Trump’s plan for 50% duties on cars and trucks remains on the table
Summary
Senior Trump administration officials said in a call with reporters that the move was in direct response to Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. The ban on importing Canadian alcohol in particular closely mirrors bans on American alcohol that provinces across Canada put in place in early 2025. The measures announced Tuesday were signed into law under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, documents posted to the White House website show. A senior Trump administration official told reporters on the call that the White House also completed “housekeeping” on tariffs already in place.