U.S. Canadian Import Restrictions Take Effect, Blocking Key Goods
The measures cover selected vehicles, dairy products and alcoholic beverages as Washington and Ottawa continue trade talks.
U.S. restrictions on a range of Canadian imports took effect Tuesday, blocking selected vehicles, dairy products and alcoholic beverages as Washington and Ottawa remain locked in a broader trade dispute.
The barred goods include motorcycles and mopeds with gasoline engines larger than 800cc, whey products, molasses and alcoholic beverages packaged mainly for direct consumption. The list includes beer, cider, wine, whiskey and vodka.
The affected imports represent an estimated $19.9 billion in annual Canadian goods. The measures target a relatively small share of the roughly $715.5 billion in yearly goods trade between the two countries, but prolonged restrictions could pressure metals, autos and small businesses on both sides of the border.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects Ottawa to agree to a trade deal within the next three to four weeks. Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada is discussing alternatives but will not sign an agreement that harms its sovereignty or economy.
Canada has not announced fresh retaliation since Sept. 9. Officials from both countries continue talks while existing tariffs remain in place.
