U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Escalates with New Tariffs and Import Bans
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Donald Trump, Jamieson Greer, Mark Carney
United States and Canada
August 2026 to September 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/9/2026, 11:50:35 PM
U.S. trade official Jamieson Greer rejects the term 'trade war' regarding the dispute with Canada. The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods and announced a ban on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles, and food products starting September 29. Canada has implemented retaliatory tariffs, leading to further U.S. countermeasures.
- Earlier version 19/9/2026, 8:01:00 PM
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