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The US is banning a slew of Canadian products, including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, as its neighbour’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods come into force.<\/b><\/p>\n
In a series of executive orders on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that Canada is “discriminating” against the US and outlined the import ban, which will begin 29 September.<\/p>\n
Earlier on Tuesday, Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address that his country’s pivot away from the US as its largest trading partner “will come at a cost”.<\/p>\n
Both US and Canadian officials have said they would like to strike a trade deal, but no new talks have been scheduled since negotiations collapsed in late August.<\/p>\n
The BBC has contacted Carney’s office for comment.<\/p>\n
The White House’s new sanctions are the latest strike in a months-long trade war between the US and Canada. The sides have historically been close allies, with each a key business partner to the other.<\/p>\n
Generally more than two-thirds of Canada’s total exports go to its neighbour.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the US, after Mexico, although its exports are far more diversified.<\/p>\n