The White House issued five presidential proclamations on the evening of September 8, imposing an import ban on certain Canadian products, and, modifying the scope of Canada-origin products subject to additional 50% Section 338 tariffs. The accompanying White House fact sheet justifies the actions as countering Canada’s retaliatory actions. USTR Jamieson Greer echoed this sentiment in a press release, and also announced the forthcoming removal of $50 billion worth of Canadian-origin products from GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules.
The presidential proclamations can be accessed here:
Import Ban:
Canadian-origin products covered in the annexes listed below will be “excluded” from importation into the United States starting 12:01 am EST on September 29. Prior to this date, the products will remain subject to 50% Section 338 tariffs.
- Motor Vehicles: Motorcycles and cycles with engine cylinder capacity over 800cc
- Alcoholic Beverages: Beer made from malt, wine, sparkling wine, and a variety of spirits including brandy, bourbon, gin, whiskies, vodka and liqueurs; for some products, the ban is limited to those packaged in containers for direct-to-consumer consumption
- Dairy: Whey protein concentrates and other forms of whey, various forms of molasses
Product Scope Modifications:
Products were both added and removed from the scope of goods subject to 50% Section 338 tariffs starting 12:01 am EST on September 15. The 50% tariff will continue to be stacked on top of Section 232 tariffs and will apply to goods regardless of USMCA qualification. Examples of additions and removals to each list listed below.
- Motor Vehicles Annex I:
- Part A: ADDED: Paper and paperboards, aluminum and metal products, furniture
- Part B: REMOVED: Fishing rods and parts; salt, Portland cement, toilet paper and tissues, refined lead, switchgear assemblies
- Alcoholic Beverages Annex I:
- Part A: ADDED: Variety of cheeses, upholstery leather, motorboats
- Part B: REMOVED: Whiskies, liqueurs and cordials in containers over 4 liters
For questions or feedback, please reach out to anyone at the SSA team.