US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods

UPDATE - follow-up to US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods: The US has imposed a ban on Canadian products, including alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicles, as part of a retaliatory measure against American goods that have been subject to tariffs. The ban will come into effect on September 29. According to a series of executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump, Canada is 'discriminating' against the commerce of the United States by restricting the distribution of US goods while not doing the same to products from other countries. This move is part of an escalating trade war between the two nations. Earlier this month, the White House had imposed 50% tariffs on around $20bn worth of Canadian goods, which led to a dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response from Canada. The new import ban targets various alcoholic drinks and dairy products, including whey. Tensions between the US and Canada have expanded beyond trade to include other areas, such as geography, with Trump's recent order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America sparking outrage among Canadians and some Americans. A spokesperson for the Canadian government has been contacted for comment on this development.