Canada to blame for Washington’s escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has blamed Canada for the escalation of the trade war between the two countries. President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders to increase retaliation after Canada imposed counter duties on American goods. These new orders, which will take effect later this month, will ban imports of various Canadian products like motorcycles, certain dairy items, and alcoholic beverages.
Greer claimed the move was a "natural consequence" of Canada's discriminatory practices towards American exports and its decision to retaliate needlessly instead of reaching a near-final trade deal. Trump intends to protect American workers and exporters while restoring reciprocity in trade relationships. Prime Minister Mark Carney had warned that Canada's shift away from the United States would have consequences, but the alternative would be even worse. This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on September 9, 2026.
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