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US ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy, motorcycles takes effect

Ottawa, Sep 29 (UNI) A US ban on a range of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and certain motorcycles, has come into effect as trade tensions between the two neighbouring countries continue.
The measures, imposed by the Trump administration, target nearly $1bn worth of Canadian goods, including alcohol, whey products and motorcycles. The American Action Forum estimates the broader list of affected Canadian imports at about $19.9bn.
About 90% of Canada's alcohol exports were destined for the US in 2025, with Ontario accounting for a large share. Canada exported roughly 5,000 motorcycles to the US last year, worth about C$120m, meaning the restrictions on vehicles are expected to have a more limited economic impact.
The latest US action follows Canada's decision earlier this month to impose tariffs on a range of US goods after trade talks between the two countries stalled.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the measures are a response to Canada's discriminatory treatment of US exports.
The banned products include selected beer, cider, wine, whiskey and vodka packaged for direct consumption, as well as dairy products such as whey, molasses and motorcycles and mopeds with petrol engines larger than 800cc.
The White House first announced the restrictions in executive orders signed on 8 September, accusing Canada of "continued discrimination" against US dairy, automotive and alcohol products.
Canada imposed tariffs of 15%, 25% or 50% on selected US goods on 8 September, following US tariff measures announced in July and implemented on 22 August.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated that Ottawa is not currently expected to impose additional retaliatory measures, describing the economic impact of the latest US restrictions on Canada as "modest", as per local media reports
Meanwhile, negotiations remain stalled. Greer reportedly said that Trump is "comfortable" with the current relationship with Canada, adding that there is "no urgency" on the US side to reach a new agreement.
Trump said that he expected a "fair deal" with Canada within the next three to four weeks, while maintaining a combative tone towards Ottawa.
The latest import restrictions mark another escalation in a dispute between two countries whose economies are closely linked, with annual bilateral trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars.UNI AAB
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