Trump reportedly sees no urgency for Canada trade deal as dispute deepens
The Straits Times, citing US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, reports that Washington is comfortable maintaining the standoff while threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts and steel.
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The Straits Times reports that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on September 25, 2026, that the Trump administration was comfortable maintaining its trade standoff with Canada. New US import bans on Canadian products were due to take effect the following week, while Washington was threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts and steel from January 2027, the report said.
Trump reportedly sees no urgency for Canada trade deal as dispute deepens
The Straits Times, citing US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, reports that Washington is comfortable maintaining the standoff while threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts and steel.