Federal Register #2026-18837

U.S. Proclamation Banning Certain Canadian Imports Due to Motor Vehicle Tariff Discrimination

This proclamation from the Executive Office of the President addresses trade actions between the United States and Canada: - The U.S. is excluding certain Canadian products from importation in response to ongoing discrimination by Canada against U.S. motor vehicle commerce - The action follows previous measures that imposed additional ad valorem duties on Canadian products due to discriminatory Canadian tariffs - The ban applies to specific Canadian products currently subject to these duties, as detailed in an annex (not included here) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, or product part numbers are identified in the proclamation - U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies are authorized to implement and enforce the ban - The proclamation allows for further modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as necessary - The duration of the ban is open-ended, remaining in effect until further notice or modification by presidential proclamation

Description

This proclamation excludes certain Canadian products from importation into the United States as a response to ongoing discrimination against U.S. commerce related to motor vehicles. It follows previous proclamations imposing additional duties on Canadian products due to discriminatory tariffs. The proclamation directs an import ban effective September 29, 2026, on specified Canadian products currently subject to additional ad valorem duties. The measure aims to offset the burden on U.S. commerce caused by Canada's motor vehicle tariff scheme and is consistent with U.S. public interests.

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