Trump Targets Canadian Wine, Hockey Sticks and Cement With New 50% Tariffs

US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on selected categories of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks and cement, according to a press release published on the White House website. "President Trump is taking action to hold Canada accountable for its continued discrimination against and unreasonable and unequal treatment of U.S. commerce that has burdened and disadvantaged hardworking Americans. ... President Trump has taken actions under Section 232 to protect and strengthen U.S. manufacturing critical for our national and economic security, including imposing tariffs on key goods such as steel, aluminum, copper, trucks and automobiles, timber, lumber, and pharmaceuticals," the statement said. White House Cites Canadian Trade Restrictions The White House argued that nearly every Canadian province and territory has suspended the purchase, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages imported from the United States while leaving products from other countries unaffected.