Trump omits Canada from contracts

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed excluding Canadian products from large, long-term government contracts in the United States, in response to the implementation of Canada's retaliatory tariffs. Trump ordered the U.S. General Services Administration to disqualify Canadian products from winning these contracts until Canada provides full and fair reciprocal treatment for American products. Conversely, Canada is seeking to strengthen its economic independence by reducing reliance on the United States and is currently exploring new relationships or agreements with the European Union to boost trade cooperation. This move comes amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries, with Canada retaliating by imposing a 50% tariff on American goods.

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