Federal Register #2026-14991

Presidential Proclamation Imposing Additional Duties on Certain Canadian Products Due to Discrimination Against U.S. Alcoholic Beverages

This notice from the Executive Office of the President announces new trade measures in response to Canadian provinces and territories restricting U.S. alcoholic beverages. - The U.S. is imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products. - These duties are in addition to existing tariffs. - The affected products are listed in an annex to the proclamation. - The action is a response to Canadian restrictions that have significantly reduced U.S. alcoholic beverage exports to Canada. - The goal is to offset economic harm to U.S. producers and encourage Canada to remove these barriers. - U.S. agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, are authorized to implement and administer these duties. - No procurement of goods or services is requested in this notice. - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are identified for government purchase.

Description

This presidential proclamation by the Executive Office of the President addresses Canadian discrimination against U.S. commerce in alcoholic beverages. It details the imposition of additional ad valorem duties of 50 percent on certain Canadian products to offset the burden caused by Canadian provinces and territories halting the purchase, distribution, or retailing of U.S. alcoholic beverages starting March 2025. The proclamation aims to counteract the economic harm to U.S. producers and encourage Canada to remove discriminatory restrictions. The duties are effective from August 19, 2026, and include modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

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