A sweeping U.S. trade ban targeting Canadian dairy, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages took effect, escalating tensions in an ongoing dispute between the two nations. The restrictions, imposed through executive action, block nearly $1 billion in goods and mark the sharpest retaliation yet in a trade conflict that has strained diplomatic relations. The move follows months of negotiations over disputes including subsidies and market access, with both sides imposing tariffs in recent months. Analysts warn the escalation could further disrupt supply chains and harm industries on both sides of the border.
President Trump’s ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian goods went into effect Tuesday, marking the latest salvo in a trade war between the U.S. and its longtime ally to the north. The restrictions include Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic beverages. Trump, in signing the executive orders to ban the goods,...
