Washington, September 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US President Donald Trump has ordered bans on a wide range of Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy-related products and certain motorcycles, escalating the ongoing trade confrontation between Washington and Ottawa.
The new import bans will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on September 29, according to a series of White House proclamations. Canadian goods imported before the deadline but not cleared for consumption will remain subject to the existing 50 per cent duty.
A senior US administration official said the measures were aimed at countering Canadian retaliation, protecting American producers and restoring what the White House considers a level playing field.
The banned alcoholic products include packaged beer, sparkling wine, cider, whisky, bourbon, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, brandy, liqueurs and other spirits, as well as non-alcoholic beer.
The administration has also prohibited several Canadian dairy-related products, including whey protein concentrates, modified whey, fluid whey, dried whey and certain forms of molasses. A separate proclamation covers Canadian motorcycles and engine-powered cycles with engines exceeding 800cc.
Alongside the new bans, the administration has revised the list of Canadian goods subject to existing 50 per cent duties, with the changes coming into effect on September 15. The revised list adds categories covering paper, iron and steel structures, aluminium products, metal fittings, golf carts, small motor vehicles, outboard motorboats, furniture, mattresses, lamps and certain non-cow-milk cheeses.
Several products, including salt, Portland cement, refined lead and some household paper products, switchgear assemblies and fishing rod parts, have been removed from the tariff list. The official said the changes followed feedback from US businesses, particularly in areas dependent on Canadian supplies that could not easily be replaced.
The administration also confirmed that Trump’s plan to increase tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50 per cent from January 1 remains in effect.
Despite the escalation, the White House said it remains open to negotiations with Canada. The official described recent discussions between the two sides as constructive and said another round of talks was expected within days.
Trump initially imposed the additional duties under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through proclamations issued on July 20. Their implementation was temporarily suspended after Canada indicated it would address the disputed measures. The suspension expired on August 22 after the White House said Canada had failed to remove the measures.
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