Trump directs GSA and USTR to remove Canadian products from US procurement programs

Published Sep 8, 09:03 PM UTC

President Trump has directed the General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to begin removing Canadian-origin products from U.S. government procurement programs. Trump stated that Canada has banned American companies from selling into its government procurement markets, while Canadian firms enjoy broad access to U.S. federal and state contracts. He declared, 'No reciprocity, no access,' signaling an escalation in the ongoing US-Canada trade war. This action targets a key area of economic exchange between the two countries, potentially affecting billions of dollars in cross-border trade. The move is the latest in a series of retaliatory measures between the U.S. and Canada, accelerating tensions that have been building over trade imbalances and market access. The directive specifically impacts government purchasing, a sector where Canada has maintained protections for its domestic industries, according to Trump's statement.