Canada must remove retaliatory tariffs to avoid new levies, Greer says

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Or sign-in if you have an account.U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during an event with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on August 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty ImagesCanada needs to scrap its retaliatory trade measures against U.S. products to avoid new tariffs from the White House that are set to take effect next week, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountGreer, speaking to reporters at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, emphasized that the U.S. wants Canadian provinces to reverse their bans on American alcohol sales, which were implemented last year after U.S. President Donald Trump put tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos. He also pointed to Canadian protectionism on dairy and procurement rules as issues that must be addressed.“Any potential resolution has to include all of these, or a pathway forward for them,” Greer said. Trump’s latest tariff threat is specifically a response to Canadian retaliation, “so those are things that would have to be resolved.”Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe two sides have held intensive talks in Washington ahead of the Aug. 19 deadline. That’s the date on which the U.S. has said it will impose 50 per cent duties on an additional US$20 billion worth of goods imported from Canada.Greer described the talks as “constructive” and said they are addressing a large number of trade issues, including some that go back decades.“For us, this is not a trade war. We have domestic supply chains we’re trying to protect and support,” Greer said. “If a country retaliates against us, we’re obviously not going to tolerate that. We’ll take action. My sense is the Canadians want to have a more conciliatory approach, but we’ll see.”Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for U.S. trade, and Janice Charette, the country’s chief trade negotiator, remain in Washington and are scheduled to brief Canadian provincial leaders and a business advisory council later on Friday.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.