The United States has raised tariffs on a variety of Canadian products as part of an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. On Tuesday, the U.S. banned the import of Canadian alcoholic beverages and imposed a 50% tariff on several other goods, including certain cheeses, animal furs, motor boats, paper products, and steel. These new tariffs apply when these products enter the United States. In contrast, some items that were previously hit by similar tariffs are now exempt. These include products like toilet paper, cement, and whisky in containers larger than four liters. The U.S. announced these changes last week, following Canada's decision to impose its own tariffs in response to earlier American surcharges. Canada has placed tariffs of 15%, 25%, or 50% on about $20 billion worth of American goods. The U.S. government expressed frustration over Canada’s retaliation and has planned to ban the import of certain Canadian products starting September 29. These items include alcoholic beverages, a dairy product called whey, and large motorcycles with engines larger than 800 cubic centimeters. Canada’s economy has long relied heavily on the U.S., with nearly three-quarters of its exports going to American markets. Despite the recent U.S. announcements, Canada remains committed to negotiating a fair trade agreement with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is still "ready to reach a fair agreement" on trade with the U.S., even though talks with the White House were paused three weeks ago. Carney emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two nations and mentioned discussions with the U.S. president on various issues, including problems in Canada and international concerns like Iran.