Trump seeks to bar Canadian firms from US government sales
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump said he would seek to bar Canadian companies from selling to US government contractors. The move would deepen the trade dispute with Canada and could disrupt a system designed to smooth the sale of commercial goods to US agencies.
WHO:President Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump said he would seek to bar Canadian companies from selling to government contractors.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump’s proposal is a response to the ongoing trade dispute with Canada and would affect how commercial goods are sold to US agencies.
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