Trump says Canada ‘entitled’ as his trade ban on alcohol, other goods nears
Hours before a U.S. import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles was set to take effect, former President Donald Trump accused Canada of being 'entitled' and taking advantage of the U.S. The ban, a response to Canadian counter-tariffs, is expected to cause significant disruption for businesses on both sides of the border.
Why it matters
This article highlights a significant trade dispute between two major economic partners, impacting businesses, consumers, and international relations, with potential economic consequences for both nations.
Hours before U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on imports of Canadian alcohol, some dairy products and motorcycles is set to go into effect, he accused Canada of being “entitled” when asked if a deal to avert the ban was possible.
“They take advantage of us. They feel entitled, and, you know, they get 95 per cent of the business they do with the United States,” said Trump, speaking to reporters from the Oval Office Monday.
“There’s so many things and they feel entitled, and, you know, they’re not a state. There’s nothing they have that we need.”
Business leaders say the new import ban will lead to a “tornado of changes,” while stakeholders caution how the move will likely hit some harder than others.
“We had a great competitive advantage for manufacturing, and we’re losing that,” says Craig Peters, founder and CEO of Maverick Distillery.
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