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Trump Orders Agencies to Stop Buying Canadian Goods

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop purchasing Canadian-origin goods on September 16, 2026.
Earlier executive orders barred Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and other items, taking effect September 29, 2026.
The United States added 50% tariffs on 110 Canadian products, covering $2.56 billion of 2025 trade.
It simultaneously removed tariffs on ten items, representing about $2.41 billion of trade.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, President Ronald Reagan imposed a 15% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber, sparking a decade-long trade dispute. The United States Trade Representative, William R. Phelps, reported $2.5 billion in lost Canadian lumber revenues, while Canada’s Prime Minister Brian Mulroney demanded reciprocity. Today’s Trump administration mirrors that approach, slashing purchases of Canadian-origin goods and levying 50% tariffs on $2.56 billion of 2025 trade. The precedent suggests prolonged negotiations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could reshape North American supply chains for years to come.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop purchasing Canadian-origin goods on September 16, 2026.
Earlier executive orders barred Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and other items, taking effect September 29, 2026.
The United States added 50% tariffs on 110 Canadian products, covering $2.56 billion of 2025 trade.
It simultaneously removed tariffs on ten items, representing about $2.41 billion of trade.

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