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U.S. starts Canada import bans after trade war escalation

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. import bans on select Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and other products began at 12:01 a.m. on September 29, 2026.
The bans represent an escalation of the U.S.–Canada trade war announced earlier by Washington.
President Donald Trump said he expects a trade deal with Canada within three to four weeks.
Stelco shut part of its Hamilton plant and laid off hundreds, citing the U.S. tariffs.

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U.S. import bans on select Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and other products began at 12:01 a.m. on September 29, 2026.
The bans represent an escalation of the U.S.–Canada trade war announced earlier by Washington.
President Donald Trump said he expects a trade deal with Canada within three to four weeks.
Stelco shut part of its Hamilton plant and laid off hundreds, citing the U.S. tariffs.