Trump Targets Canadian Goods in New Procurement Move | Edmonton News

Trump Targets Canadian Goods in New Procurement Move | Edmonton News

Published: September 17, 2026

Duration: 1:20

Trump just signed a new directive slashing Canadian-made goods from federal government contracts — a sharp escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions, following last week’s ban on Canadian alcohol and motorcycles. The White House frames this as a targeted response to Ottawa’s moves, signaling Washington’s willingness to weaponize procurement in the ongoing standoff. Agencies are now on the clock to identify and phase out these products, though exact timelines remain unclear. This latest step deepens an already fraught relationship and could spark further retaliation.

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