Trump Bans Canadian Products From U.S. Government Contracts
Trump says the move affects more than $50 billion in annual federal purchasing unless Canada restores reciprocity.
- President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to remove all Canadian-origin products from the U.S. government "awards schedule" after Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs came into effect.
- Ottawa launched retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on nearly $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, prompting the procurement ban as Canada fought back against American duties.
- President Trump threatened to block Bombardier from selling planes in the U.S. unless it shifts manufacturing stateside, escalating the trade dispute between the two nations.
- The Liberal government announced $7.5 billion in support for affected workers and businesses, including a $2 billion Canada Strong Diversification Fund for tariff-impacted companies.
- Economist Trevor Tombe noted the U.S. economy is about 12 times larger than Canada's, while former TD Bank chief economist Don Drummond said Canada has ways to "punch back" if willing to suffer consequences.
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Trump bans imports of certain Canadian goods, including booze and dairy. Live updates here.
Donald Trump ordered U.S. agencies to remove Canadian-origin products from government contracts, then signed executive orders to ban certain alcohol and dairy products. Follow for live updates.
No reciprocity – no access: Trump orders removal of Canadian products from US procurement program - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that he has ordered federal agencies to stop buying Canadian products through the government's main purchasing catalogue until Ottawa provides equal market access to American businesses and farmers.
Just now, Canada has imposed its own anti-tariff duties, now Donald Trump is suing. It prohibits the neighbor from accessing the procurement of US authorities. This is about orders in billions.
President Trump Triggers Reciprocal Block Against Canadian Procurement and Govt Contract Bids
As noted by President Trump, U.S. businesses and contractors are blocked from bidding on most Canadian federal and provincial contracts for goods and services. However, the U.S. does not restrict Canadian companies from bidding on U.S. state and federal contracts. Effective today, that one-way benefit ends. Keep in mind, as this Truth Social post was […]
Now it's supposed to happen to Canadian companies: US President Donald Trump announces tough steps to get products removed from Canada from the US authorities' shopping lists.
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