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The Canadian Snowbird Association advises travelers to avoid bringing Canadian alcohol and some dairy products into the U.S. after a new import ban took effect, with one truck already denied entry at the border.
The Canadian Snowbird Association has advised travelers heading to the United States to avoid packing Canadian alcoholic beverages and some dairy products. 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 traveling south of the border. It told them to check their vehicles, RVs and luggage before crossing. The organization also issued a direct warning: 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.
Trump Ban Bars Canadian Alcohol Exports
The ban, announced on Sept. 8, barred Canadian exports of more than 30 different alcohol products. These include 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.
Those measures were announced the same day. It is not 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. The truck was stopped at the St. Stephen-Calais crossing between New Brunswick and Maine.
The driver held a U.S. customs permit, but 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. 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 Talks Stalled As Border Impacts Mount
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Tuesday that trade talks are not currently underway. However, officials from both countries are still in contact. A New Brunswick island accessible only through the U.S. is feeling the impact of the new American restrictions on Canadian alcohol imports. The situation highlights how the import ban is affecting communities and travelers on both sides of the border.
The CSA advisory remains in place for snowbirds planning trips to the U.S. Travelers are reminded to declare all food, agricultural products and alcohol to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The organization continues to warn against bringing any Canadian-origin products covered by the new import bans.
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