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The Canadian Snowbird Association warns travellers to avoid bringing Canadian alcohol and some dairy products into the U.S. after new import bans took effect, as a truck carrying over 1,000 bottles of spirits was denied entry at the St. Stephen-Calais crossing.
The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) has advised travellers heading to the United States to avoid packing Canadian alcoholic beverages and certain dairy products for their trips.
Canadian Products Face US Import Bans
The advisory was published Monday, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol and some dairy imports came into effect. The CSA urged snowbirds to keep the ban in mind when travelling south of the border and to check their vehicles, RVs and luggage. The organization warned: Do not bring Canadian-origin products that are subject to the new import bans. All food, agricultural products and alcohol must be declared to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The ban, announced on Sept. 8, barred Canadian exports of more than 30 different alcohol products including beer, wine and spirits such as whiskies, vodka and gin. It also barred different whey products, some types of molasses, non-alcoholic beer and some motorcycles. Trump announced the ban in response to Canada's retaliation measures on nearly $28 billion of U.S. imports, announced the same day.
It isn't clear if the new import restrictions apply to Canadians bringing their own personal supply of Canadian alcohol or dairy. On Tuesday, a truck carrying over 1,000 bottles of spirits was denied entry into the U.S. by border officials at the St. Stephen-Calais crossing between New Brunswick and Maine, despite the driver holding a U.S. customs permit. Border officials said the cargo violated the import restrictions that went into effect earlier this week.
Canada and the United States have been embroiled in a weeks-long tariff war after talks of a trade deal broke down in late August. On Aug. 21, Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Tuesday that trade talks aren't currently underway, but officials from both countries are still in contact.
Canadian Alcohol Ban Impacts Snowbirds
A New Brunswick island accessible only through the U.S. is feeling the impact of new American restrictions on Canadian alcohol imports, according to reports. The CSA advisory comes as snowbirds prepare for their seasonal travels, with the organization emphasizing the importance of declaring all food, agricultural products and alcohol to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The ban affects a wide range of Canadian exports, including beer, wine, spirits, whey products, molasses, non-alcoholic beer and some motorcycles.
The trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. has escalated in recent weeks, with Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods imposed on Aug. 21. Canada's retaliation measures on nearly $28 billion of U.S. imports were announced the same day as the U.S. ban. Despite the ongoing tensions, LeBlanc indicated that officials from both countries remain in contact, though formal trade talks are not currently underway.
The situation continues to impact travellers and businesses on both sides of the border.
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