U.S. President Donald Trump announced new measures targeting Canadian goods, threatening to remove them from U.S. Government contracts following Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs. The move comes as part of an ongoing trade dispute, with Canada imposing tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. Products in response to Trump’s previous tariffs.
In a social media post, Trump directed his trade representatives and the U.S. General Services Administration to exclude Canadian-origin products from government procurement schedules. This follows Canada’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs, which triggered the latest round of U.S. Countermeasures.
The restrictions, which will take effect in about three weeks, include a ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles. Officials from the Trump administration cited Canada’s actions as a precedent, signaling a hardening stance in the trade war.
The developments highlight the deepening economic tensions between the two nations, with both sides escalating retaliatory measures. The situation remains unresolved, with no immediate signs of a compromise.
