BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
In Proclamation 11047, issued on July 20, 2026, it was determined that Canada was unfairly discriminating against U.S. commerce through its tariff-rate quota allocation on various U.S. cheeses. This discrimination placed U.S. commerce at a disadvantage compared to other countries. To counter this, additional ad valorem duties were imposed on Canadian products effective August 19, 2026, under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Proclamation 11056, dated August 18, 2026, temporarily suspended these additional duties for three days after Canada promised to address the discrimination issues identified in Proclamation 11047. However, on August 21, 2026, Canada failed to uphold its commitment and continued its discriminatory practices.
Consequently, at 12:01 a.m. eastern time on August 22, 2026, the suspension ended, and the additional duties outlined in Proclamation 11047 were reinstated. Based on information, opinions, and recommendations from senior executive branch officials regarding these circumstances, it was noted that Canada had not revoked its discriminatory tariff measures on dairy products. The officials suggested that an import ban on certain Canadian products, which were subject to additional duties, would align with U.S. interests.
After careful consideration, it was confirmed that Canada continued its discriminatory practices against U.S. commerce as described in Proclamation 11047. In response, it was deemed necessary to issue a new proclamation to exclude certain Canadian products from importation into the United States, as detailed in the Annex.
This decision was made in the best interest of the United States, as authorized by section 338, which allows the President to impose additional duties or exclude imports to offset foreign discrimination or burdens on U.S. commerce. Moreover, section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 permits the President to incorporate such measures into the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 338; section 301 of title 3, United States Code; and section 604, do hereby proclaim as follows:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this proclamation, certain products of Canada, as outlined in the Annex, are excluded from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026.
(2) Products subject to the import ban in this proclamation that were imported but not yet entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before September 29, 2026, will remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate established by Proclamation 11047.
(3) This proclamation modifies the treatment of certain products from being subject to additional duties to being subject to an import ban, as further established in the Proclamation of September 8, 2026. It does not affect other products subject to duties under Proclamation 11047.
(4) The head of each executive department and agency is authorized to take appropriate measures within their authority to implement this proclamation. They may redelegate this authority as needed, consistent with applicable law.
(5) The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in consultation with relevant officials, is authorized to issue necessary rules and take measures to administer the import ban imposed in this proclamation.
(6) The Commissioner of CBP, in consultation with relevant officials, shall determine if modifications to the HTSUS are needed to effectuate this proclamation and will make such modifications through notice in the Federal Register.
(7) For any rule or regulation the Commissioner of CBP makes to implement this proclamation, the Commissioner shall, to the extent required by law, obtain the approval of the President or the United States Trade Representative.
(8) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders inconsistent with this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(9)(a) If any provision of this proclamation or its application is held invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and its application to other individuals or circumstances shall remain unaffected.
(b) If the import ban is invalidated in whole or in part as to any import, the 50 percent ad valorem duty from Proclamation 11047 shall apply to the affected import. No other import ban in this proclamation or additional duty in Proclamation 11047 or subsequent proclamations shall be affected.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.
ANNEX
DONALD J. TRUMP
