Trump Invokes Section 338 to Ban Canadian Goods, Offset Canada's Retaliatory Measures

President Trump exercised authority under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to ban certain Canadian products from the U.S. market and modify the scope of July 20 actions in response to Canada's ongoing retaliatory trade measures. The action is framed as offsetting disadvantages to U.S. commerce caused by Canadian discriminatory practices.