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From Motorcycles to Booze, US Ban on $1 Billion Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect
The restrictions cover nearly $1 billion in imports, with alcoholic beverages making up most of the total, the Associated Press reported.
- On Tuesday, the United States will ban select Canadian imports including alcohol, whey, molasses, and motorcycles in an escalation of the ongoing trade war.
- The White House designed these bans to discourage further retaliation from Canada after months of steep tariffs on goods from both sides.
- Alcohol exports total around $1.2 billion annually, while BRP confirmed its Can-Am Spyder and Canyon roadster models cannot enter the U.S. market as of Tuesday.
- Dan Crosby, CEO of BioSteel Sports Nutrition, called the situation "very tough," while international trade lawyer Barry Appleton warned "a ban is usually here to stay."
- Businesses like SFR Distillery in Ottawa are pivoting toward Europe to bypass U.S. barriers, with general manager Adam Brierley planning to attend trade shows throughout the year.
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The Trump administration justified the measure by alleging protectionist practices by Canada against the dairy and liquor industry.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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The list includes, for example, beer, sparkling wine and certain motorcycles.
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From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports begins
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
·Ghent, United States
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Leaning Left53Leaning Right18Center99Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Center
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C 58%
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