U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders imposing new 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods imported from Canada. Multiple outlets report the tariffs are linked to the administration’s allegation that Canada applies “discriminatory” trade barriers against U.S. products, including barriers affecting American-made cars, dairy and alcohol. The goods cited across reports include consumer items such as wine and hockey equipment, as well as industrial products such as cement, alongside other categories including furniture and clothing.

The orders are described as taking effect about 30 days after they are signed. Reports also say the measures are implemented under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which allows punitive tariffs of up to 50% against countries deemed to have discriminated against U.S. goods. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office says the tariffs apply to nearly $20 billion in Canadian imports.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responds that Canada has made proposals to resolve disputes and argues the U.S. tariffs violate the North American trade agreement. Reporting also notes existing tariff exemptions or exclusions for some categories and that Canada’s actions are presented by Washington as retaliatory to prior U.S. measures.