In response to Canada’s new tariffs on U.S.-origin steel, household appliances and dairy products, the U.S. administration has banned imports of certain Canadian products.
Proclamations signed by U.S. President Donald Trump cover certain dairy products, alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles from Canada. The bans will take effect on September 29.
If the products were imported before that date but have not yet been entered for consumption, the existing 50% tariff will continue to apply.
Scope of the measures
A senior U.S. administration official said the measures aim to preserve a level playing field, deter retaliation and safeguard U.S. production.
The official said the bans cover dairy products, most alcoholic products and motor vehicles imported from Canada.
Changes to tariffs
The administration will also change the scope of certain tariffs introduced on July 20 on September 15. While some products, such as cement, will be removed from the list, commercial vehicles, certain types of cheese and motorboats will be added.
Trump also instructed the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the General Services Administration to remove Canadian-origin products from the federal procurement program. Work on this measure is ongoing.