Washington, Sept. 9 -- The ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada has intensified as President Donald Trump has issued five presidential directives targeting Canadian imports through import exclusions and adjusted tariff structures, citing persistent trade discrimination by Ottawa.

The White House stated the executive actions follow a breakdown in bilateral negotiations after Canada failed to honour commitments to eliminate discriminatory trade measures.

The five directives establish specific enforcement actions and policy changes across three affected commercial sectors:

The first directive excludes certain Canadian motor vehicles and automotive components from importation into the United States. The White House determined th...