Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUS President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war with Canada by banning Canadian dairy, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles, effective in three weeks. The move follows retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on 20 billion dollars of US imports after Washington placed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods in August. President Trump has also instructed officials to exclude Canadian products from major US government contracts until full trade reciprocity is allowed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to reduce his country's reliance on the US, stating that Canada will not be held hostage. Canada is now exploring deeper ties with the European Union, with Prime Minister Carney set to address the European Parliament next week. In fullTrump escalates Canada trade war by banning imports of alcohol, motorcyles and other goodsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Donald Trump bans Canadian goods as he ramps up trade war with Mark Carney
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUS President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war with Canada by banning Canadian dairy, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles, effective in three weeks. The move follows retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on 20 billion dollars of US imports after Washington placed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods in August. President Trump has also instructed officials to exclude Canadian products from major US government contracts until full trade reciprocity is allowed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to reduce his country's reliance on the US, stating that Canada will not be held hostage. Canada is now exploring deeper ties with the European Union, with Prime Minister Carney set to address the European Parliament next week. In fullTrump escalates Canada trade war by banning imports of alcohol, motorcyles and other goodsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
