U.S. Ban on Canadian Imports Takes Effect

The U.S. ban on selected Canadian imports took effect Sept. 29, covering alcoholic beverages, whey and other dairy products, molasses, and some larger-engine motorcycles and mopeds. President Donald Trump said Canada treats the United States unfairly, repeating claims about tariffs on U.S. farmers; the restrictions follow tit-for-tat tariffs and stalled talks, though Trump said he expects a trade deal in the coming weeks. Ottawa condemned the restrictions and said protecting Canadian workers and businesses is its priority. The bans are not expected to significantly affect Canada’s overall near-term economic growth, but they could sharply hurt businesses in affected sectors; one Ottawa distillery is redirecting planned U.S. expansion toward Europe as Canada seeks to broaden trade ties there.