U.S. import bans on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles take effect amid trade standoff
President Donald Trump’s import bans on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles took effect at midnight ET on September 29, 2026. The restrictions target approximately $1 billion in Canadian goods, including $800 million in alcoholic beverages. While the bans are legally grounded in the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, exemptions for bulk shipments allow brands like Crown Royal to continue selling in the U.S. The move escalates a tit-for-tat trade dispute, with Trump predicting Canada will seek a deal within weeks, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney remains silent on immediate negotiations.