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Trump announces import ban on Canadian dairy, spirits, motorcycles—effective Sept 29
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BREAKING — Sept 9, 2026: President Trump signed Section 338 proclamations banning imports of Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, whiskey, vodka, spirits) and larger-capacity motorcycles/mopeds, effective September 29, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET. This marks an escalation from tariffs to outright prohibitions — the first large-scale use of total import bans in the modern Canada-US trade war. The action invokes Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a rarely used statute last deployed in 1949, and comes one day after Canada's September 8 counter-tariffs took effect. Simultaneously, the US announced tariff modifications effective September 15: removing cement (HS 2523) and rock salt (HS 2501) from the tariff list while adding all-terrain vehicles and animal hides. Trump has also threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian autos and metals to 50% effective January 1, 2027.·LIVE TODAY — Sept 8, 2026: Canada counter-tariffs now in effect as of 12:01 a.m. ET — 50% on US steel and aluminum (doubling prior 25% rate), and 15–50% on 700+ US products across approximately 874 tariff items covering $27.6 billion CAD in annual US imports — including dairy, appliances, seafood, clothing, paper and electronics — matching the US Section 338 50% tariffs on Canadian goods effective August 22, 2026. Canada simultaneously removed $44.2B CAD in prior counter-tariffs effective September 1 (the 25% tariffs on $30B imposed March 4, 2025 and $14.2B imposed March 13, 2025); sector-specific tariffs on non-CUSMA vehicles and existing steel/aluminum measures remain. Canada announced a C$7.5B support package August 25; cumulative Canadian tariff-related support since Jan 2025 now exceeds $30B CAD. CBSA implementation guidance for the September 8 counter-tariffs was released September 7, giving importers less than 24 hours to comply.·US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed September 2, 2026 that the Trump administration is preparing new semiconductor tariffs structured to exempt companies manufacturing in the US — 'build here or pay to enter the greatest market in the world.' No specific rate or effective date has been announced, but all semiconductor companies have been put on notice. This marks a significant escalation from prior chip-specific measures and signals broader coverage across the semiconductor supply chain.·Section 301 forced-labor tariffs (10–12.5% on 60 countries) took effect July 24, 2026, replacing the expired Section 122 — Canada, EU and Mexico pay 10%; China and Japan pay 12.5%; covers 99%+ of US imports; 25-state coalition filed CIT challenge August 3, 2026 (led by Oregon, Arizona, California) alleging APA violation in rushed USTR investigation process. US 7.5% China overcapacity tariff pending ahead of Xi-Trump summit (expected September 24–25, 2026) — would bring total China rate to ~20%.
~$1,008B (Q1 2026 annualized: $322.8B × 4 quarters; goods $791.7B + services $216.4B for full-year basis)
Annual Two-Way Trade
US-Canada goods & services
~88%
CUSMA Exemption Rate
est. share of Canadian goods CUSMA-compliant (Govt of Canada, Apr 2026)
~$1,300–$1,700/yr
Est. Cost to Cdn Households
Yale Budget Lab / BoC models, Apr 2026; $1,300 base + ~$300–$400 Sec 232 auto tariff for car-owning households
$166B total pool; ~$128.7B–$121.8B accepted for processing as of July 31, 2026; ~$86.3B repaid as of July 10, 2026
IEEPA Refunds Authorized
of $166B total owed; $71.06B paid to date incl. interest; ~$100.65B still outstanding as of June 29, 2026
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Editor's Note
📝 Editor's NoteWeek of September 9, 2026

From Tariffs to Bans: The Canada-US Trade War Enters Uncharted Territory

The trade war crossed a fundamental threshold in the past 48 hours. On September 8, Canada's counter-tariffs of 15–50% on 700+ US products worth C$27.6 billion took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET — doubling steel and aluminum duties to 50% and targeting dairy, appliances, agricultural machinery, pulp and electronics. On September 9, the Trump administration responded not by matching tariffs but by banning imports entirely — signing Section 338 proclamations prohibiting Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and larger-capacity motorcycles effective September 29. The shift from duties to prohibitions is not a rhetorical escalation; it is a structural one. Tariffs can be negotiated, exempted or litigated. Import bans present a harder wall.

The legal mechanism matters as much as the policy outcome. Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 — unused since 1949 — authorizes the President to ban imports entirely from countries engaging in discriminatory trade practices, with no statutory percentage ceiling and no 150-day expiry clock. The administration's invocation of this authority, justified by a senior official as 'a natural consequence of Canada's continued discriminatory treatment of crucial American exports,' signals that the White House views tariff levers as exhausted for Canada and is now reaching for more absolute tools. The USTR has publicly stated that only Canada and China responded to US tariff pressure with retaliation rather than negotiation — a framing that positions Canada alongside China as a trade adversary rather than an allied trading partner.

With negotiations suspended since August 23 and no talks scheduled, the pathway to de-escalation has narrowed materially. The September 15 tariff modifications — removing cement and rock salt, adding ATVs and animal hides — suggest ongoing tactical reshuffling rather than strategic restraint. The looming January 1, 2027 threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and metals adds a second clock ticking for manufacturers on both sides of the border. Canadian businesses in dairy, spirits, motorcycles and steel face the most acute near-term disruption; US consumers face reduced product choice and upward price pressure in categories where Canadian competition has historically anchored pricing.

The broader architecture of the 2026 tariff environment is now defined by three permanent, non-expiring authorities — Section 338, Section 301 and Section 232 — none of which carry statutory sunset dates. The 25-state APA challenge to Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, the DOJ's Federal Circuit appeal on IEEPA refunds and the Xi-Trump summit expected September 24–25 are the most consequential near-term variables. With pharmaceutical import bans also taking full effect September 29, the final three weeks of September may be the most economically consequential stretch of the trade war yet.

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Legal Status
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SCOTUS Ruling — February 20, 2026 · Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. All IEEPA tariffs were terminated Feb 24, 2026. The administration pivoted to a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (15% announced Feb 21 but no formal proclamation was ever issued — rate remains 10%; expires Jul 24, 2026). CUSMA-compliant goods are exempt. Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos and lumber are unaffected by the ruling. Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 imposed a 10% global tariff surcharge via Proclamation 11012 effective February 24, 2026; the rate was subsequently raised to approximately 15% as of February 22, 2026. The Court of International Trade ruled 2-1 on May 7, 2026 (Oregon v. United States and Burlap and Barrel v. United States) that both rates were unlawful, with a permanent injunction limited to the State of Washington, Burlap and Barrel Inc. and Basic Fun Inc. — collection continued for all non-plaintiff importers until statutory expiry; the Federal Circuit granted the government a longer-lasting stay on June 11, 2026, allowing collection to continue for all non-plaintiff importers. Section 122 expired by operation of law at 12:01 AM EDT on July 24, 2026 — exactly 150 days from its February 24 effective date — and is no longer operative; Tax Foundation estimates it raised approximately $21 billion in conventional revenue over its 150-day lifespan (averaging ~$140M/day); it has been replaced by Section 301 forced-labor tariffs (10–12.5% on 60 countries) effective July 24, 2026, which carry no statutory expiration date. The Section 122 statutory 150-day limit is explicitly confirmed by Holland & Knight and Congressional sources; refund litigation for Section 122 duties collected February 24 – July 24, 2026 may follow the CIT's unlawfulness ruling. Refund processing for approximately $166 billion in IEEPA duties: 53M entries, 333K importers affected; ~$35.5B entered CAPE portal as of May 12; $20.6B formally approved by May 27 (CBP processing errors acknowledged) — file CAPE Declaration in ACE portal now. Over 3,000 lawsuits filed at CIT. 180-day protest deadline for earliest IEEPA entries: ~June 13, 2026.
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Scenarios
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What Happens Next?

Four scenarios based on current policy trajectories, legal proceedings and statutory deadlines. Each projection shows its basis and methodology.

NowCurrent State

Section 122 at 10%, SCOTUS ruling in effect, Sec 232 metals overhaul effective Apr 6, pharma tariffs announced, CAPE portal live Apr 20, Section 301 probes underway.

Why this scenario
This is not a projection — it reflects the tariff rates currently in effect as of the last site update.
Probability
2%
Canada's September 8 counter-tariffs now live, the US semiconductor tariff signal, active Section 338 tariffs and no scheduled talks all confirm a return to the pre-tariff baseline remains structurally remote.
Last updated: September 8, 2026
Household Cost
~$1,300/yr
CUSMA Exemption
~88%
Sec 122 Rate
10%
Sec 232 Steel
50%
IEEPA Refunds
$166B pending
Outlook
Stable but time-limited
How we calculated (Canada)
Yale Budget Lab household model adapted for post-SCOTUS Section 122 rates. CUSMA exemption rate from CBSA trade statistics.
Projections based on current policy trajectories, statutory deadlines and published economic models (Yale Budget Lab, Penn Wharton, Tax Foundation, ING). Actual outcomes depend on legislative, judicial and diplomatic developments. Not financial advice.
Probability Trend
Current State
Expires Jul 24
Sec 301 Replaces
Lawsuit Wins
Key Dates
📅 Dates to Watch

What's Coming Next

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Sep 9, 2026Critical deadline
US Signs Section 338 Import Bans on Canadian Dairy, Spirits and Motorcycles — Effective Sept 29
President Trump signed proclamations on September 9, 2026 under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 banning imports of all Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, whiskey, vodka, spirits) and larger-capacity motorcycles and mopeds, effective September 29, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET. This is the first use of Section 338 import prohibition authority in the modern trade war — a shift from tariffs to total import bans. US retailers must clear Canadian inventory; importers must pivot to alternative sources. Canadian dairy producers, breweries and distilleries lose US market access as of Sept 29.
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Sep 15, 2026On the horizon
US Tariff Modifications on Canadian Goods Take Effect — Cement/Rock Salt Removed; ATVs/Animal Hides Added
Effective September 15, 2026, the US modifies existing tariffs on Canadian goods: cement (HS 2523) and rock salt (HS 2501) are removed from the tariff list; all-terrain vehicles and animal hides are added. Importers in construction and de-icing sectors benefit from the cement and salt removal; ATV and animal hide importers face new tariff costs. Part of the broader Section 338 enforcement strategy announced September 9, 2026.
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Sep 22, 2026On the horizon
USTR Germany Pharmaceutical Section 301 Hearing
Public hearing on USTR Section 301 case against Germany alleging unfair pharmaceutical pricing. Written comments due Aug 10. Could result in country-specific pharma tariffs stacked on existing rates.
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Sep 22, 2026On the horizon
Potential Trump-Xi Bilateral Meeting (planned for late September); Could Signal US-China Tariff Trajectory
If US tariffs on China escalate, could trigger retaliation affecting global supply chains and Canada indirectly.
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Sep 25, 2026Critical deadline
Xi Jinping-Donald Trump Planned Summit (Late September)
Xi-Trump summit expected in late September 2026 (September 24–25 reported by multiple sources). Expected venue for announcements on China overcapacity tariff (7.5%) and trade truce continuation; outcome will ripple across APAC and US-China ties. US 7.5% China overcapacity tariff pending announcement before summit.
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Sep 29, 2026Critical deadline
US Import Bans on Canadian Dairy, Spirits and Motorcycles Take Effect
All Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, whiskey, vodka, spirits) and larger-capacity motorcycles/mopeds banned from US import at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026. Represents the first large-scale use of total import prohibition (vs. tariffs) in the modern Canada-US trade war under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Retailers must clear inventory; supply chains must pivot to US-sourced or alternative-country alternatives immediately.
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Sep 29, 2026On the horizon
Pharmaceutical Tariff Phase 2 Effective — 100% on Patented Drugs (All Other Companies)
Sept 29, 2026 deadline for full 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals for all companies not on the 'listed' company exemption. Generic drugs, biosimilars, orphan drugs remain exempt. U.S. drug costs will spike unless companies have onshoring agreements (20% tariff available).
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Oct 1, 2026On the horizon
EU Steel 'Melt and Pour' Traceability Rules Take Effect
Steel importers into the EU must document country of melting and pouring origin. Chinese steel cannot be transshipped through third countries to avoid the 50% out-of-quota duty; supply-chain routing must shift. Applies alongside the July 1 quota cuts (18.3M tonnes tariff-free under Regulation (EU) 2026/1384) and doubled out-of-quota duties through 2031.
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Oct 1, 2026On the horizon
USTR Report to President on Hardwood Lumber and Timber Due (per Proclamation)
President may announce new Section 232 duties on lumber based on USTR findings. Outcome could affect housing construction costs and Canadian forestry exporters.
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Oct 8, 2026On the horizon
RTRI (Regional Tariff Response Initiative) Expansion Details Officially Released (Originally Planned for Sept 8, May Be Delayed)
Canadian SMEs will learn extent of tariff-relief funding available; $1.5 billion in announced support.
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Oct 9, 2026On the horizon
Potential Further US-Canada Tariff Escalation (Post-Sept 8 Response Window)
If Trump administration responds to Canadian September 8 retaliatory tariffs with additional measures, this window (approximately 1 month after Sept 8 implementation) is a likely trigger point. Monitor for announcements in September 2026. Trump has already threatened 50% auto tariffs on Canadian cars and parts effective January 1, 2027.
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Oct 11, 2026On the horizon
Potential Xi-Trump Summit (Beijing) — US 7.5% China Overcapacity Tariff Expected Before Meeting
Xi-Trump summit expected in October 2026. The US is preparing a 7.5% overcapacity tariff on Chinese goods ahead of the meeting, which would restore Trump's second-term duties on China to approximately 20% — a level Beijing has previously said is consistent with its trade truce with Washington. Announced but not yet effective as of September 9, 2026.
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Oct 15, 2026On the horizon
Canada Wood Cabinet/Vanity Investigation Decision Looming (200-day window from July 31)
Canada's 25% surtax on wood cabinets and vanities (July 31) concludes investigation window. Decision on removal vs. permanent tariff expected mid-October.
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Oct 15, 2026On the horizon
Canada 6-month Pause on Manufacturing Input Tariffs Expires (~estimated)
Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US manufacturing inputs resume; supply chain relief window closes
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Oct 28, 2026On the horizon
Commerce Department Deadline for Expanding Section 232 Copper Tariffs
Secretary of Commerce must establish process for including additional derivative copper articles within the scope of existing Section 232 copper tariffs. Potential expansion of tariff scope.
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Oct 31, 2026On the horizon
China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism: Next Ministerial Round
China and the EU launched a formal Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism in July 2026 with four workstreams: export controls, trade balancing, investment and regulatory practices. Next ministerial round scheduled October 2026. Both sides seeking negotiated outcomes on industrial subsidies, market access and tech transfers rather than escalation.
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Nov 1, 2026On the horizon
EU Mandatory Product Identifiers (PIDs) for E-Commerce Low-Value Imports
Sellers shipping parcels <€150 to EU must include PIDs on all items (mandatory as of Nov 1; voluntary from July 1). Failure to comply risks seizure/detention. €2 handling fee also expected November 1.
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Nov 9, 2026On the horizon
U.S.-China Trade Truce Expires; Section 301 Investigations Could Resume with Higher Tariff Rates
Could prompt China to retaliate against U.S. agricultural/tech exports; indirect impact on North America if global supply chains disrupted.
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Nov 10, 2026On the horizon
China Reciprocal Tariff Escalation Pause Expires (Potential 125% Hike)
If no new agreement by November 10, reciprocal tariff could jump from 10% to 125% on Chinese goods. Trump's August 11 pause provides 90-day negotiation window.
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Dec 23, 2026On the horizon
China Provisional Tariffs on EU Dairy Products Take Effect (21.9–42.7%)
China's Ministry of Commerce announced provisional import tariffs on EU dairy products ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, effective December 23, 2026. The tariffs stem from an anti-subsidy investigation initiated in August 2024 and are provisional pending a final decision. EU dairy exporters to China face significant new tariff barriers; final investigation outcome expected after December 23.
Dec 31, 2026On the horizon
EU-US Steel/Aluminum Tariff Review Trigger Date
If US maintains tariffs >15% on EU steel/aluminum derivatives past Dec 31, 2026, EU can suspend its industrial goods tariff elimination under the Joint Statement safeguard clause. Suspension would reimpose tariffs on US goods.
Dec 31, 2026On the horizon
US deadline for Section 232 tariff suspension on EU steel/aluminum: Commission can suspend EU concessions if US maintains >15% rate on EU steel/aluminum derivatives
Important. If US tariff on EU steel/aluminum derivatives exceeds 15% by Dec 31, 2026, EU has legal right to suspend concessions under safeguard clause.
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Dec 31, 2026On the horizon
EU-US Framework (Joint Statement) — Commission Sunset Assessment Window Opens
Framework currently in force through end of 2029. Commission will conduct impact review 6 months before sunset (end of June 2029) and decide whether to propose extension. December 31, 2026 is the trigger date for the steel/aluminum safeguard clause review.
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Dec 31, 2026On the horizon
Mexico Asia Tariff Regime Sunset (Tentative)
Mexico's 50% tariff on Chinese and other non-FTA Asian imports (in effect since Jan. 1, 2026) is set to expire unless renewed. Industry expects renewal given industrial policy rationale, but timing uncertain.
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Jan 1, 2027On the horizon
Trump Threatened 50% Tariffs on Canadian Autos and Auto Parts (Contingent)
President Trump threatened on August 25, 2026 to double tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts to 50% starting January 1, 2027. This is a threat, not yet implemented. If implemented, would devastate the auto sector on both sides of the border and drive vehicle prices sharply higher for consumers. Canadian steel already faces 50% Section 232 tariffs; this threat targets the auto and parts sector specifically.
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Jan 1, 2027On the horizon
Timber/Lumber Tariff Increases to 30% (furniture) and 50% (cabinets/vanities) Effective
Trump paused this in Dec 2025 until 2027; furniture and kitchen cabinet supply costs surge; housing/renovation sector affected
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Feb 9, 2027On the horizon
Section 232 UAS Component Tariffs Take Effect
Tariffs on critical UAS components (drone parts, subsystems) take effect February 9, 2027 — 180 days after the August 13, 2026 proclamation. Rate applies to components not covered by the September 3, 2026 UAS tariff. Affects domestic drone manufacturers dependent on foreign components.
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Dec 31, 2027On the horizon
Section 232 Metal Tariffs Industrial Equipment Rate Expires
15% transitional rate on metal-intensive industrial/electrical equipment expires; rates likely revert to 25% or higher
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Mar 31, 2028On the horizon
EU Parliament Sunset Clause Triggers (if included in final EU-US deal)
Potential termination of EU-US tariff agreement unless renewed; mirror deadline to Turnberry agreement renegotiation window
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Jul 1, 2028On the horizon
EU €3 E-Commerce Duty Expires; 5-Bracket Tiered System Takes Effect
Temporary €3 flat duty transitions to tiered system (0%, 5%, 8%, 12%, 17%) based on HS code and origin. Complexity increases; rates may rise or fall per product.
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Apr 2, 2030On the horizon
Pharmaceutical Onshoring Escalation Cliff
Companies with onshoring agreements currently pay 20% tariff; rate escalates to 100% on April 2, 2030 if onshoring pledge not met
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Jul 1, 2036On the horizon
CUSMA Annual Review Cycle — Potential Full Expiry
USTR Greer confirmed July 1, 2026 that the Trump administration does not agree to renew CUSMA for a 16-year extension to 2042. Agreement now in annual review mode through its current expiry date of July 2036. If no extension agreed by July 2036, deal expires and three countries revert to MFN tariffs. Adds uncertainty to North American supply chains; bilateral negotiation likely to intensify. ~88% of Canadian exports remain CUSMA-compliant by origin rules, though CUSMA duty exemption is now severely compromised by Section 338 tariffs.
Timeline
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The Escalation Timeline

14 months of tariff escalation, deals and legal battles. Scroll or tap any event for details.

🚗2026-07-07
EU Issues Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Tyres
⚖️2026-07-07
USTR Holds Public Hearing on Forced-Labor Section 301 Tariffs; Awaits Final Determinations
🍷2026-07-06
US Congressman Tenney Introduces CANADA Act; Targets Provincial Liquor Bans
📦2026-07-01
EU Removes De Minimis Exemption; €3 Flat Duty on Low-Value Parcels
🛡️2026-07-01
EU Tightens Steel Safeguards; Quota Cuts 47%, Out-of-Quota Duties Double to 50%
🔄2026-07-01
CUSMA Review Fails; Agreement Enters Annual Reviews
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