US President Donald Trump escalated his trade dispute with Canada by banning imports of alcohol and other goods and hiking tariffs on a range of Canadian products. An executive order sets a 50% surcharge on items including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts from 15 September, while an alcohol and dairy import ban begins 29 September.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump issued executive orders banning imports of alcohol and dairy products and imposing a 50% surcharge on many Canadian goods.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The measures were used to escalate the trade standoff with Canada.
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