Ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect

A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports took effect early Tuesday, escalating already tense relations with Washington’s longtime trading partner. The measures cover a range of goods including alcoholic beverages, dairy products such as whey, and motorcycles. While the total is small compared with the roughly $880 billion in annual two-way trade between the two countries, the action is another step in President Trump’s second-term trade war, following earlier 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports. Canada responded with tariffs of 15%, 25% or 50%. The import ban begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday and is expected to have limited economic impact because many items were already subject to the existing tariffs. An American Action Forum estimate puts the covered imports at $967 million for 2025 data, with 87% being alcoholic beverages targeted amid Canadian provincial moves restricting U.S. booze. BRP said its Can-Am Spyder and Canyon three-wheel motorcycles will be excluded from U.S. imports, though effects may be delayed until next year. The escalation could also complicate efforts to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.