President Trump signed five proclamations on Tuesday to ban imports of certain Canadian products, including most alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, whey protein, and molasses, effective September 29.

The actions respond to Canada's retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. exports, including steel, dairy, and agricultural equipment, which took effect earlier this week. Those duties followed the collapse of bilateral trade talks last month and earlier U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.

The White House cited continued Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce in alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles as the basis for the bans under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. A senior administration official noted that some Canadian provinces had restricted sales of American alcohol in government-run stores, prompting the stronger measure of outright bans rather than additional tariffs.

In addition to the bans, the proclamations adjust the scope of existing 50 percent tariffs. New products added to the tariff list include certain cheeses, boats, metal products, and leather goods, with changes taking effect September 15. Other items such as rock salt, cement, toilet paper, and fishing rods were removed from the tariff list.

Trump also directed the General Services Administration to exclude Canadian products from certain long-term U.S. government contracts until Canada provides full reciprocity for American goods.

The moves mark the latest escalation in the trade dispute between the two nations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. market and explore other international partnerships.

Administration officials stated that the targeted products represent areas where the U.S. can readily source alternatives from domestic producers or other trading partners, minimizing broader economic disruption.