Trump issues memo to purge Canadian goods from U.S. federal purchases
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing federal agencies to identify and eliminate Canadian-origin products from government procurement.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum ordering a review of all federal civil procurement to spot Canadian-made items. Agencies are instructed to remove those goods from future contracts. The action follows Trump's earlier ban on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and other products, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations.
Why it matters
It widens the U.S.-Canada trade dispute, potentially affecting suppliers and government spending.
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