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Trump’s Trade Czar Says He Sees No Urgent Need to Get a Trade Deal with Canada
- On Friday, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC the Trump administration feels "no urgency" to reach a trade deal with Canada, stating it remains "comfortable with where we are."
- Tensions escalated after negotiations collapsed in August, prompting The United States to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods; Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs earlier this month.
- Washington continues to threaten 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts, and steel beginning in January, while new import bans on Canadian products take effect next week.
- Greer noted The United States continues to receive essential exports including oil, gas, and potash from Canada, maintaining strong trade flows across the border despite the standoff.
- The future of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains uncertain as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously urged a shift away from The United States after talks broke down and both nations blame each other for the impasse.
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BizTocTrump sees no urgency for Canada deal as trade dispute deepens, USTR says
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 - President Donald Trump's administration is comfortable maintaining its trade standoff with Canada even as new US import bans on Canadian products take effect next week and Washington threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts and steel from January, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right1Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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- 54% of the sources lean Left
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C 43%
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