The Trump administration has intensified its ongoing trade war with Canada by imposing fresh import bans on specific Canadian goods, including alcohol. These bans are scheduled to come into effect on Sept. 29.
On Tuesday, the White House issued new executive orders that prohibit certain Canadian products from being imported into the U.S. The list encompasses beer, wine, whiskies, vodka, and other spirits. The orders also target other goods like motorcycles, molasses, whey products, and non-alcoholic beer.
Furthermore, several cheese products were added to a list facing a 50% tariff rather than outright import bans.
Notably, Japanese brewer Sapporo is considering moving a limited amount of non-alcoholic beverage production from Canada to the U.S. due to tariff risks, though no final decision has been made, Reuters reported. The company owns Ontario-based Sleeman Breweries, while Canada contributes more than half of Sapporo’s overseas beer sales.
Sapporo did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.
