The US government announced a ban on imports of alcoholic beverages and dairy products from Canada and decided to expand the scope of its 50% tariffs. The move follows Canada's imposition of retaliatory tariffs, intensifying trade measures between the two countries.
The US administration announced on the 8th that it would ban imports of alcoholic beverages and dairy products from Canada. It is also expanding the scope of the 50% tariffs raised last month, and sanctions are expected to intensify in a chain reaction to Canada's retaliatory tariffs.
Furniture, aluminum products and small automobiles will newly be added to the 50% tariff list. The tariffs will take effect on the 15th, while the import embargo will take effect on the 29th. The measures are reportedly expected to cover Canadian beer, whisky and dairy products worth several billion dollars.
A senior US official said the measures were "designed to counter Canada's continued retaliation," with boycotts of US products by Canada and other actions in mind. The policy of imposing an additional 50% tariff on automobiles starting next January remains in effect as a separate measure, the official said.
Meanwhile, the Canadian government imposed tariffs of up to 50% on US steel and aluminum, dairy products and furniture on the 8th. Prime Minister Carney said that, following the breakdown of negotiations with the US, Canada had chosen to withdraw because no agreement proposal had been presented, and criticized the US position.