US imposes new import bans on Canadian goods

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to impose new import restrictions on specific Canadian products and reshuffle existing tariffs, escalating a trade dispute between the two nations. The measures, scheduled to take effect later in September, include outright bans on certain Canadian dairy products, alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles, alongside adjustments to a 50 percent tariff list. The administration cited Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, accusing Canada of discriminating against U.S. commerce. The orders state that this section authorizes the President to offset burdens or disadvantages imposed by foreign countries through additional duties or restrictions. The White House also announced plans to expand the list of goods subject to the existing 50 percent tariff, adding items such as metals, paper, and furniture, with these changes set to take effect on September 15, 2026. Some goods, including toilet paper and cement, were reportedly removed from the tariff list following discussions with business leaders.