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U.S. Demands Tariff Concessions from Canada for Trade Deal

2/25/2026

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Summary

Greer Demands Tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada must accept tariffs to broker a new trade deal with the Trump administration.
He said the United States seeks stricter rules in the CUSMA review due by July 1.
Greer criticized Canada for not complying with U.S. requests on dairy market access.
The administration will maintain tariffs on Chinese goods between 35% and 50% and may raise tariffs elsewhere.

Summary

EU Suspends Trade Deal

The European Union suspended ratification of its trade deal with the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global tariff.
The tariff contradicts the deal, which was to cap tariffs on EU imports at 15%.
Bernd Lange (EU Trade Committee Chair) says the U.S. must honor its commitments.
EU lawmakers demand clarity on tariff effects and consider retaliatory options if needed.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, established in 1988, eliminated tariffs on most goods, paving the way for the later CUSMA. Ongoing tensions over compliance, particularly regarding dairy access, have emerged, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer advocating for tariffs. These negotiations could reshape North American trade dynamics, echoing past disputes and potentially provoking retaliatory measures from Canada and the EU.

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Greer Demands Tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada must accept tariffs to broker a new trade deal with the Trump administration.
He said the United States seeks stricter rules in the CUSMA review due by July 1.
Greer criticized Canada for not complying with U.S. requests on dairy market access.
The administration will maintain tariffs on Chinese goods between 35% and 50% and may raise tariffs elsewhere.

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