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Canada's retaliatory tariffs hit U.S. goods as Trump bans Canadian alcohol, Bombardier

Ottawa's $20 billion in counter-tariffs took effect Tuesday, and Trump answered hours later with new bans on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy plus a threat to shut Bombardier out of the U.S. market.

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Trump's Tariff War

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What to know

  • Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15%-50% on roughly $20 billion of U.S. goods took effect September 8, following U.S. tariffs on C$27.6 billion of Canadian exports imposed in August.
  • Trump escalated within hours, banning Canadian alcohol, large motorcycles and some dairy products and adding new 50% tariffs on goods like cheese, furniture and paper.
  • Trump has also threatened to ban Bombardier jet sales in the U.S., a claim disputed by commenters who note Bombardier manufactures engines and parts domestically and employs thousands of American workers.
  • Carney says Canada will accelerate reducing economic reliance on the U.S.; provinces including Nova Scotia and British Columbia are rolling out their own countermeasures and 'Buy Canadian' campaigns.

The dispute Whether Canada's countertariffs are straightforward economic retaliation or a calculated political move to damage Trump and Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterms. · positions read across 534 posts and comments

most voices

Canada is right to retaliate and Carney deserves credit for standing up to Trump.

  • “Time to learn the US isn't the only customer in town. Trump is messing up the best ally the US had.”

    tmdarby.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
many voices

The trade war will hurt American consumers, businesses and supply chains, not just Canada.

  • “Americans & American businesses will suffer along with Canadians. Thank your elected Felon in chief, Trumpster the dumpster.”

    leecle.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

Trump's claims about Bombardier are factually wrong since it manufactures in the U.S. and there's no domestic alternative.

  • “IT DOES MANUFACTURE IN THE US!!!! Thousands of parts and the ENGINES are made in the USA. They directly employ 3000 people and indirectly thousands more....”

    sailortwift.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

Canada's tariffs are deliberately targeted at Republican-leaning swing states to influence U.S. midterms.

  • “They said they will be targeting red states, trump voters.”

    sarahschatz.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. PresidentMark CarneyMark Carney Canadian Prime MinisterTim HoustonTim Houston Premier of Nova ScotiaDavid EbyDavid Eby Premier of British ColumbiaBombardier Canadian plane maker

Canada's retaliatory tariffs hit U.S. goods as Trump bans Canadian alcohol, Bombardier
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How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesvideospostscomments

Peak 251 pieces in 6h at Sep 8, 6 AM; 891 pieces over 24 days (237 articles · 11 videos · 251 posts · 392 comments) Sep 1, 12 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Sep 1, 6 PM — quietSep 2, 12 AM — quietSep 2, 6 AM — 2 pieces · 1 article · 1 post — Newswires 1, Mastodon 1Sep 2, 12 PM — 7 pieces · 3 articles · 4 posts — X 2, Google News 2, Reddit 2, +1 moreSep 2, 6 PM — 5 pieces · 5 comments — Reddit 5Sep 3, 12 AM — 2 pieces · 2 comments — Reddit 2Sep 3, 6 AM — 1 piece · 1 comment — Reddit 1Sep 3, 12 PM — 3 pieces · 1 article · 1 post · 1 comment — Mastodon 1, Reddit 1, Google News 1Sep 3, 6 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Sep 4, 12 AM — quietSep 4, 6 AM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Sep 4, 12 PM — quietSep 4, 6 PM — 5 pieces · 3 articles · 2 posts — Newswires 3, Mastodon 2Sep 5, 12 AM — 2 pieces · 2 posts — Mastodon 1, Reddit 1Sep 5, 6 AM — quietSep 5, 12 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Bluesky 1Sep 5, 6 PM — quietSep 6, 12 AM — 2 pieces · 1 article · 1 post — Bluesky 1, Google News 1Sep 6, 6 AM — 2 pieces · 1 article · 1 video — Newswires 1, YouTube 1Sep 6, 12 PM — quietSep 6, 6 PM — 1 piece · 1 post — Mastodon 1Sep 7, 12 AM — 6 pieces · 3 articles · 3 posts — Mastodon 4, Newswires 2Sep 7, 6 AM — 55 pieces · 40 articles · 15 posts — Newswires 40, Bluesky 8, Mastodon 3, +2 moreSep 7, 12 PM — 126 pieces · 28 articles · 1 video · 61 posts · 36 comments — Mastodon 40, Bluesky 29, Newswires 26, +4 moreSep 7, 6 PM — 155 pieces · 53 articles · 1 video · 58 posts · 43 comments — Bluesky 51, Newswires 34, Mastodon 30, +5 moreSep 8, 12 AM — 214 pieces · 40 articles · 2 videos · 39 posts · 133 comments — Bluesky 129, Mastodon 29, Google News 22, +4 moreSep 8, 6 AM — 251 pieces · 62 articles · 6 videos · 57 posts · 126 comments — Bluesky 124, Newswires 58, Mastodon 34, +3 moreSep 8, 12 PM — 36 pieces · 1 article · 2 posts · 33 comments — Bluesky 24, Reddit 9, Mastodon 2, +1 moreSep 8, 6 PM — 4 pieces · 4 comments — Bluesky 3, Reddit 1Sep 9, 12 AM — quietSep 9, 6 AM — 2 pieces · 2 comments — Bluesky 2Sep 9, 12 PM — 3 pieces · 3 comments — Bluesky 3Sep 9, 6 PM — 2 pieces · 2 comments — Reddit 2Sep 10, 12 AM — quietSep 10, 6 AM — quietSep 10, 12 PM — quietSep 10, 6 PM — quietSep 11, 12 AM — 1 piece · 1 comment — Reddit 1Sep 11, 6 AM — quietSep 11, 12 PM — quietSep 11, 6 PM — quietSep 12, 12 AM — quietSep 12, 6 AM — quietSep 12, 12 PM — quietSep 12, 6 PM — quietSep 13, 12 AM — quietSep 13, 6 AM — quietSep 13, 12 PM — quietSep 13, 6 PM — quietSep 14, 12 AM — quietSep 14, 6 AM — quietSep 14, 12 PM — quietSep 14, 6 PM — quietSep 15, 12 AM — quietSep 15, 6 AM — quietSep 15, 12 PM — quietSep 15, 6 PM — quietSep 16, 12 AM — quietSep 16, 6 AM — quietSep 16, 12 PM — quietSep 16, 6 PM — quietSep 17, 12 AM — quietSep 17, 6 AM — quietSep 17, 12 PM — quietSep 17, 6 PM — quietSep 18, 12 AM — quietSep 18, 6 AM — quietSep 18, 12 PM — quietSep 18, 6 PM — quietSep 19, 12 AM — quietSep 19, 6 AM — quietSep 19, 12 PM — quietSep 19, 6 PM — quietSep 20, 12 AM — quietSep 20, 6 AM — quietSep 20, 12 PM — quietSep 20, 6 PM — quietSep 21, 12 AM — quietSep 21, 6 AM — quietSep 21, 12 PM — quietSep 21, 6 PM — quietSep 22, 12 AM — quietSep 22, 6 AM — quietSep 22, 12 PM — quietSep 22, 6 PM — quietSep 23, 12 AM — quietSep 23, 6 AM — quietSep 23, 12 PM — quietSep 23, 6 PM — quietYesterday, 12 AM — quietYesterday, 6 AM — quietYesterday, 12 PM — quietYesterday, 6 PM — quiet 12–45–6
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  1. 6

    Carney says Canada will move faster to cut U.S. reliance

    Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would accelerate reducing its economic dependence on the United States as the two countries braced for further escalation; provincial leaders including Nova Scotia's Tim Houston and B.C.'s David Eby announced their own responses.

    “I believe there is a risk that the situation could be there as long as Donald Trump is there.”
    — Tim Houston
    • yacnews.bsky.social

      Canada's counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of US goods take effect as Trump moves against Bombardier

      yacnews.bsky.socialBluesky16d ago32▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 72 posts in this stretch
    • msfreepress

      Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada. https://www. mississippifreepress.org/what- to-know-about-canadas-escalating-trade-war-with-the-us-as-carney-retaliates-with-tariffs/

      msfreepressMastodon16d ago6▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • Deflation is in response to the crash, not the cause, because prices fall when goods go unsold, not in advance of that. The crash was bank runs and margin calls erasing terrifying amounts of paper wealth. Newly poor consumers cut back hard on spending, a drop in consumption that then forced businesses to start selling at a loss for operating…

      AtrociousMeanderingr/Economics13d agoview on r/Economics ↗
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  2. 5

    Trump bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy, adds new 50% tariffs

    Hours after Canada's tariffs took effect, Trump issued decrees banning whey protein, molasses, large motorcycles/mopeds and a wide range of Canadian alcohol, while adding 50% tariffs on cheese, hides, motorboats, paper, aluminum and furniture, and lifting tariffs on a few items like cement and toilet paper.

    1. first by AP News, 16d ago · also National Post, Boston Globe, Star Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press

      1 more headline
    2. first by Associated Press, 16d ago

    • theglobeandmail.com

      🔴 Live now: The escalating trade war between Canada and the United States took on a new face today as Ottawa introduces retaliatory tariff measures on roughly $28-billion of U.S. goods. The duties, which cover hundreds of items, went into effect today. 🔗

      theglobeandmail.comBluesky16d ago782▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 169 posts in this stretch
    • samlitzinger

      “… President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.” -AP Canada is standing up to a thug. Maybe other world leaders will finally be brave enough to do the same.

      samlitzingerMastodon16d ago9▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • -Trolling is prohibited. Trolling consists of posting antagonistic, inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages, or by otherwise disrupting normal, on-topic discussion. Brigading is prohibited by both subreddit and site-wide rules. Brigading is rallying others or using multiple accounts to force a certain view or punish users who are not…

      canada-ModTeamr/canada16d agoview on r/canada ↗
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  3. 4

    Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect

    Canada imposed tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about $20 billion (other reporting cites up to $27.6-28 billion) of U.S. goods including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, cheese and electronics.

    “Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the United States are now officially in effect, hitting $20 BILLION worth of American imports with tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%.”
    — MeidasTouch
    1. 16 outlets first by Mastodon, 16d ago · also CNN, WBAL-TV, The Hill, One America News Network, Straight Arrow, Dawn +9 · read ↗

    2. 9 outlets first by Guardian, 17d ago · also Guardian US, CBS News, Anadolu Agency, BBC, RTE News, Bangkok Post +2 · read ↗

    9 more claims →
    • meidastouch.com

      NEWS: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States are now officially in effect, hitting $20 BILLION worth of American imports with tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%. The new tariffs target U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, and more.

      meidastouch.comBluesky17d ago7.2k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 193 posts in this stretch
    • Canada’s tariffs on about $20 billion in U.S. goods have taken effect, responding to President Trump’s latest tariffs. Here’s what to know.

      @APX17d ago578▲view on X ↗
    • Nonilex@masto.ai

      # Canada struck back at # Trump Tuesday with # tariffs on about $20 billion worth of # US goods, in response to the latest round of # TrumpTariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada, showing other governments whether a smaller US ally can withstand Trump’s economic pressure [ # MafiaState ]. # economy # inflation #…

      Nonilex@masto.aiMastodon16d ago7▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  4. 3

    Trump threatens to ban Bombardier jet sales in the U.S.

    Trump said Bombardier, the Canadian plane maker, would no longer be able to sell aircraft in the United States, urging Americans to buy domestic instead.

    “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Buy American. Fly on American airliners.”
    — Donald Trump
    1. 9 outlets first by BBC, 16d ago · also AP via Feedx, Philadelphia Inquirer, Toronto Star, The Independent, AP News, The Globe and Mail +2 · read ↗

    2. 7 outlets first by Sky News, 17d ago · also Seeking Alpha, Yahoo News Australia, Euronews, Daily Sabah, Channel News Asia, CBC · read ↗

    8 more claims →
    • Trump just punched Canada's economy right in the neck... Bombardier is the choke point... Canada cannot depend on American buyers, airports and service networks while blocking American companies and keeping financial channels open to CCP-linked entities sanctioned or restricted

      @holonaboveX17d ago766▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 71 posts in this stretch
    • forbes.com

      Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. products is set to take effect Tuesday.

      forbes.comBluesky17d ago558▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • gottalaff.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy

      He's such an idiot. "Bombardier already building in U.S. Bombardier has a defence division with a U.S.-based factory, in Kansas, where it prepares planes for special mission purposes. About half of the fleet of 5,100 aircraft operated by Bombardier customers are located in the U.S." If Canada-based Bombardier wan...

      gottalaff.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gyMastodon17d ago12▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  5. 2

    Ottawa confirms no last-minute talks before tariffs take effect

    With Canada's retaliatory tariffs set to take effect just after midnight, the Prime Minister's Office said there were no plans for last-minute negotiations with Washington.

    “No talks scheduled as #Canada's counter-tariffs against U.S. set to take effect at 12:01 a.m.”
    — CBC News
    1. first by CBC News, 17d ago

    • pawbaby2.bsky.social

      🇨🇦 CANADA IS HITTING BACK. Starting SEPTEMBER 8, Canada slaps tariffs of up to 50% on $27.6 BILLION in U.S. goods. Trump wanted a trade war with his closest ally. Canada’s answer: dollar for dollar. Rate for rate. FAFO. 🇨🇦💪 #ElbowsUp #CanadaStrong #USDemocracy #RisingBlue

      pawbaby2.bsky.socialBluesky19d ago268▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 12 posts in this stretch
    • Absent a dramatic last-minute development, Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs tomorrow ranging from 15% to 50% on a set of US imports, a move the US administration warned would trigger further tariffs and possible outright bans on some Canadian exports. #economy #markets

      @elerianmX17d ago16▲view on X ↗
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      🟠 UPDATE Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect Amid US Escalation Threats Trade watchers warn of inevitable US retaliation and economic pain for Canada as retaliatory tariffs take effect Tuesday. 📰 https://www. msn.com/en-ca/politics/interna…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon17d ago2▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  7. 1

    Trump cites Gulfstream jet dispute to justify tariffing Canada

    Trump told a story about a friend buying a Gulfstream jet that Canada wouldn't certify, offering it as a rationale for tariffing Canada.

    “I had a case a week ago where a friend of mine was buying a Gulfstream jet and he said, 'it's crazy that Canada won't certify Gulfstream.' It's the best private jet.”
    — Donald Trump
    1. first by El Pais English, 16d ago · also National Post

      1 more headline
    • Trump: "I had a case a week ago where a friend of mine was buying a Gulfstream jet and he said, 'it's crazy that Canada won't certify Gulfstream.' It's the best private jet." (BUY GULFSTREAM STOCK!)

      @atruparX22d ago1.4k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 17 posts in this stretch
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      🟠 UPDATE Canada Imposes Counter-Tariffs on US Amid Trade War Canadian PM Mark Carney is set to retaliate against US tariffs and has criticized US officials for insults. 📰 https://www. aol.co.uk/articles/mark-carney -rebukes-trump-officials-154827000.html # USA # Sanctions # Geopolitics # GeoWire

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon23d ago2▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • Yeah, I'm an American living in Canada, and I truly detest my home country right now. The American voters are disgusting and short-sighted and entirely selfish. And unfortunately, regardless of who the Dems ran, they were going to get smoke. The aftereffects of COVID with inflation made citizens across the world FURIOUS at their incumbents…

      Solgiestr/canada21d agoview on r/canada ↗
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  8. background

    U.S. tariffs on C$27.6 billion of Canadian goods take effect — The Trump administration's tariffs on a broad range of Canadian exports took effect, setting up Canada's retaliatory response.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. first by ABC News, 17d ago · also SCMP, Mercury News, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Economics

    1 more headline
  2. first by Business Insider, 17d ago · also Boston Globe, NPR, Associated Press

    4 more headlines
  3. first by Independent UK, 22d ago · also The Independent, Yahoo News Canada, Yahoo News UK

    2 more headlines
  4. first by BBC, 16d ago · also Bloomberg, BBC Business

    2 more headlines
  5. first by New Republic, 16d ago · also Bloomberg

    1 more headline
  6. first by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, 16d ago · also ABC7 Los Angeles

  7. first by Seeking Alpha, 16d ago · also CNBC

    1 more headline
  8. first by The Guardian, 16d ago · also Washington Examiner

    1 more headline
  9. first by Mastodon, 17d ago · also NBC News

  10. first by FT, 17d ago · also Independent UK

    1 more headline

and 19 smaller pieces

What people are saying 13 voices from 4 sites · best of 534 · verbatim

Still unanswered
  • How much further will Trump escalate, and will Bombardier actually be barred from the U.S. market?
  • Will the trade war permanently reroute Canadian trade toward other partners like Germany and the UK?
  • Who bears the greater economic cost — American consumers and businesses, or Canadian exporters?