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Canada–U.S. tariff war deepens with counter-duties and import bans
Canada’s counter-tariffs of 15–50% on about C$27.6 billion of U.S. goods took effect Sep 8 after U.S. Section 338 duties. Washington has also teed up Sep 29 import bans on selected Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, with further auto-related threats into 2027.
By US Brief desk · Updated 2026-09-24T05:35:00-07:00
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What happened:Canada’s counter-tariffs of 15–50% on about C$27.6 billion of U.S. goods took effect Sep 8 after U.S. Section 338 duties. Washington has also teed up Sep 29 import bans on selected Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, with further auto-related threats into 2027.
Why it matters on Sep 23, 2026:this Trade item is one of ten bullets in the world briefing. It connects to wider themes running through today’s edition—midterm politics, UNGA diplomacy, AI infrastructure, tariff friction, and a hotter U.S. rates market.
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