US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
The US has announced an import ban on various Canadian goods, including alcohol and dairy, following a breakdown in trade negotiations. This escalation marks a significant point in the ongoing trade war between the two historically close allies.
Why it matters
The trade dispute between the US and Canada threatens to disrupt supply chains and increase costs for consumers in both nations.
Image source, Getty Images By Osmond Chia Business reporter Published 9 September 2026, 00:42 BST Updated 1 hour ago The US will ban imports of a range of Canadian products, including alcoholic spirits, some dairy goods and motorbikes, after its neighbour's retaliatory tariffs on American goods came into force.
In a series of executive orders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said Canada was "discriminating" against the US and outlined the bans, which will begin on 29 September.
Officials on both sides have said they would like to strike a trade deal, but no new talks have been scheduled since negotiations collapsed in late August.
Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's trade minister, said the latest US measures were "unjustified" and that he would work to protect the country's workers, families and businesses.
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