U.S. President Donald Trump escalated the trade war with Canada by banning the import of most Canadian alcoholic beverages, along with some dairy products and motorcycles. The measures, effective from September 29, come in response to Canada's imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Goods, which range from 15% to 50% and cover hundreds of products valued at around $27.6 billion.
The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, accused Canada of being responsible for the escalation, stating that Washington’s decision to retaliate was a direct consequence of Ottawa’s latest countermeasures. Trump’s administration also moved to exclude Canadian products from long-term government contracts, further widening the economic conflict.
Canadian leaders have criticized the U.S. Approach, calling it "unhinged" and suggesting it risks damaging the bilateral relationship. The trade war has intensified after negotiations between the two nations collapsed, with Trump increasing pressure on Ottawa to abandon its retaliatory stance.
The dispute highlights the growing strain between the two North American allies, with both sides imposing tariffs that threaten to disrupt trade and economic cooperation.
