Greer says 'no open channels right now' with Canada on trade talks
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reports that trade negotiations with Canada have completely stalled following a tit-for-tat escalation of tariffs. Both nations have implemented significant trade barriers, with further increases planned for the coming year.
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The breakdown in trade relations between the U.S. and Canada threatens North American supply chains and economic stability for both nations.
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Join the conversation U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to the press outside the White House in Washington, DC, on August 24, 2026. Photo by Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images Article content OTTAWA – United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says there are “no open channels right now” with Canada on trade talks, adding that it remains unclear for him when negotiations can resume.
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