Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday after talks collapsed. Canadian whisky brands like Crown Royal and hockey equipment are hit.
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The 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods went into effect Saturday morning after trade talks collapsed the night before. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations just before midnight Friday, saying the United States had proposed "last-minute changes" that were "unfair."
"We have recognized from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship," Carney wrote in a statement.
President Donald Trump first announced the new round of tariffs last month, saying they were meant to offset Canadian discrimination against American cars, dairy, and alcohol. U.S. and Canadian officials had been working on a deal all week. Trump said in a Truth Social post earlier in the week that a deal was close.
The tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, apply to beer, wine, spirits, milk products, and hockey equipment. Canadian whisky is the most popular alcohol Americans buy from north of the border. Crown Royal, Canadian Club, and Black Velvet are among the brands that could be affected. Crystal Head Vodka, sold in a signature skull bottle, is also made in Canada.
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is a product of the United States. It is made from Canadian whisky, which means it could be indirectly hit by the tariffs.
The trade fight over alcohol has escalated before. After Trump's initial tariffs last year, most Canadian provinces pulled American-made alcohol from their shelves.
Hockey sticks and gloves are on the list. Bauer Hockey, CCM Hockey, and Sherwood are based in Canada. Many of their products are made overseas in China and Vietnam. Some Sherwood wooden hockey sticks are made in Canada, the brand says, so those could be affected.
Dairy products including milk, cream, and powdered dairy are on the list. Cheese is not on the list. Trump said he was responding in part to Canada's treatment of U.S.-made cheese.
The full list of affected goods runs long: motorcycles, honey, clothing, plants, essential oils, dog leashes, construction materials, paper, and smartphones, among others.
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