President Trump’s new restrictions on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports took effect Tuesday, targeting dairy products, vehicles and alcoholic beverages over what he called Canadian discrimination against American commerce. The action, authorized under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, represents another forceful move by Trump to protect U.S. businesses amid escalating trade tensions with Canada.
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President Trump’s restrictions on nearly $1 billion in Canadian goods took effect Tuesday.
The restrictions cover approximately $967 million in Canadian imports based on 2025 data.
Targeted products include Canadian dairy products.
Motor vehicles are also included in the restrictions.
Alcoholic beverages are among the affected Canadian goods.
Trump cited Canadian discrimination against American products and businesses.
The action was taken under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Section 338 gives the U.S. government authority to block imports when a foreign country is determined to have discriminated against American commerce.
The U.S. imported approximately $382 billion in goods from Canada last year.
Trump previously imposed 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian products, which Canada matched dollar for dollar.
Trump said Canada has “treated the U.S. very unfairly” during the trade dispute.
The latest restrictions mark another major escalation in the ongoing U.S.–Canada trade conflict.