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Malone, K. G. (2026, September 29). Trump’s import bans on certain Canadian goods take effect. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trumps-import-bans-on-certain-canadian-goods-take-effect/
Malone, Kelly Geraldine. “Trump’s import bans on certain Canadian goods take effect.” The Globe and Mail, 29 Sept. 2026, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trumps-import-bans-on-certain-canadian-goods-take-effect/.
Malone, Kelly Geraldine. “Trump’s import bans on certain Canadian goods take effect.” The Globe and Mail, September 29, 2026. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trumps-import-bans-on-certain-canadian-goods-take-effect/.
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On Tuesday, the U.S. imposed import bans on certain Canadian goods including alcohol, whey protein, molasses, and motorcycles, in response to Canada's tariffs in an ongoing trade war. The bans took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time and cover nearly C$1 billion worth of imports based on 2025 numbers. While the economic impact is expected to be minimal, it marks another escalation in tensions between the two countries. Affected industries such as alcohol and dairy could suffer significant losses, but Canada's overall economy is unlikely to be severely impacted. Trade talks remain stalled, with both sides accusing each other of adding last-minute changes that broke down negotiations recently. Canadian officials have prioritized protecting workers and businesses from these "unjustified" actions. Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the impact on Canada’s economy as modest. The impasse could also threaten efforts to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a key North American trade pact.
