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Trump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban looms
Trump said Canada may agree to a fair deal after U.S. import bans on some goods begin Tuesday.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump said he expects a trade deal with Canada in the coming weeks, just as import bans on alcoholic drinks, dairy byproducts and motorcycles take effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
- Trump claims Canada has treated the United States very unfairly, with economic adviser Peter Navarro calling Canadian traders "the most difficult and arrogant" he has dealt with, citing cheating on lumber, aluminum, steel and dairy.
- Escalating pressure includes 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, removal from federal procurement, and an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, while Trump alleged Canada is "in bed with China" seeking 11 U.S. icebreakers.
- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office stated protecting Canadian workers and businesses from "unjustified actions" remains the priority, as Trump predicted Canadian officials will apologize and agree to a "fair" deal within three or four weeks.
- Trump characterized Canada as "one of the worst countries in the entire world," arguing that Canadian political attacks on him ultimately harm only Canadian citizens, while stating "I think a deal will be made, but it's gotta be a fair deal.
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·Brussels, Belgium
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U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that “a trade agreement will be reached with Canada,” his main trading partner, despite threats, imposition of tariffs and limitations on some products from that economy. Trump’s words were stated a few hours after some bans on Canadian products came into force.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Leaning Left27Leaning Right6Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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L 54%
C 34%
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