President Donald Trump said he expects Canada to come knocking within the next month to settle the ongoing trade fight.
On Monday, Trump told reporters he anticipates Canadian officials will approach the U.S. in the next “3 or 4 weeks” to seek a resolution. The President said Ottawa will express its desire to “get rid” of all the tariffs and reach a fair agreement.
‘We’re going to win everything,” Trump said.
Trump said Canada wants a deal with the U.S. but accused Ottawa of treating the U.S. unfairly. He further told reporters, “I think a deal will be made, but it’s got to be a fair deal.”
Canada-US Trade Tensions Escalate
Trump’s ban on Canadian alcoholic beverages took effect Tuesday, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries. The move, which affects about $800 million in Canadian alcohol that the U.S. imported last year, follows reciprocal tariffs and Canadian provincial bans on U.S. liquor.
Canada’s whisky and liqueur exports in containers over four liters are exempt from the U.S. ban and tariffs. However, switching to larger containers and rebottling could raise costs for businesses and consumers.
Earlier this month, several cheese products were placed under a 50% tariff instead of being banned outright. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the restrictions, accusing Canada of retaliatory and discriminatory trade practices.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected Trump’s tariff threats over Canada’s proposed EU alliance, saying Ottawa will choose its own international partners. The U.S. President threatened heavy tariffs if Canada joins the EU as an associate member, while existing 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods remain in place.
