Trump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban looms
WASHINGTON — Just hours before import bans on certain Canadian goods were set to take effect, U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he thinks he can make a trade deal with Canada in the coming weeks.
President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that he anticipates a trade deal with Canada within the coming weeks, despite the looming import bans on certain Canadian goods. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump stated his belief that the Canadian side will contact him in the next three or four weeks, and that the United States will "win everything."
He claimed that Canada has treated the United States "very, very badly" in the past. The import bans, which mainly target alcoholic drinks, dairy byproducts, and motorcycles, will commence at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday. This move comes as a result of the deteriorating trade negotiations between the two countries, after they ended acrimoniously last month.
Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his spokesperson, Gabriel Brunet, have expressed concern over the trade measures, emphasizing their commitment to supporting Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses. The tariffs on Canadian goods are expected to have a limited impact on the Canadian economy in the near term but signify a further strain in the relationship between the two nations.
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