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Trump Says Canada Eager for Trade Deal, Compares Its Desire to Iran’s
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He linked Canada’s eagerness to that of Iran, noting both countries “could happen” at the right time.
Background & Context
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2020, but Trump has repeatedly criticized Canadian tariffs on certain U.S. farm products. His comments come amid broader trade tensions with Canada, a nation the Office of the United States Trade Representative says is consistently one of the top trading partners for the United States.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump framed the relationship as “good” but asserted that the United States has been “ripped off for 50 years” by Canadian trade policies, especially in agriculture. He indicated that removal of those tariffs would likely prompt a swift deal. The Office of the United States Trade Representative reiterated Canada’s importance as a trading partner but did not comment on the specific tariff issues raised by the president.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No, we’re doing great. We’re gonna have a great relationship with Mexico,” — Donald Trump, president
- “We actually have a good one with Canada, but the United States has been ripped off for 50 years by Canada,” — Donald Trump, president
- “I hope Canada appreciates being in the same sentence with Iran,” — Donald Trump, president
- “Canada wants to make a deal and Iran wants to make a deal. At the right time, both of those things could happen.” — Donald Trump, president
What’s Next
Trump’s remarks imply that a bilateral agreement could materialize once Canada lifts the disputed agricultural tariffs, though no formal timeline or negotiation schedule was provided. The statement leaves the prospect of a deal contingent on policy changes rather than a set deadline.