The United States has implemented a new import ban on several Canadian products, including a variety of alcoholic beverages. This measure, effective from Tuesday at 12:01 am US Eastern time, escalates the ongoing trade dispute between the two neighboring nations.

• The ban targets alcoholic beverages such as beer, sparkling wine, brandy, sake, and numerous liquors, as well as dairy-based whey protein and high-powered motorcycles.
• US President Donald Trump announced the ban on September 8, following Canada's imposition of retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion in US exports.
• The Spirits Canada trade association indicated the ban could have a "significant" impact, as about 50 percent of Canadian spirits production is tied to US demand.