U.S.-Canada Import Restrictions Turn Trade Policy Into a Logistics Execution Problem

The latest escalation in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute is being discussed primarily as a tariff and trade-policy story. From a logistics perspective, however, that misses the more interesting development. On September 29, the United States moved beyond making certain Canadian imports more expensive and prohibited the importation of specified Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy-related products, and motorcycles with engines larger than 800cc. The measures follow earlier 50 percent duties imposed