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USTR’s Callahan 'obsessed' with lowering ag trade deficit

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 14:17:00 GMT

Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie Callahan told participants at today's Flinchbaugh Forum the Trump administration is making progress and she remains “obsessed” with exporting more U.S. farm products and getting back to surplus conditions.

Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 20:37:00 GMT

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government was ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both countries, adding any agreement would need to have stability and credibility.

GOP lawmakers seek answers from Trump trade chief on Canada tariffs

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

House Republicans pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the harm a trade war with Canada could do to their local economies, according to four people in the room, days before new tariffs are slated to kick in.

Daybreak Sept. 3: Canada trade war could threaten USMCA, Republicans say

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Republicans in Congress say the next move in the U.S.-Canada trade negotiations is up to Ottawa.

Carney and Trump speak ahead of 50% US tariff deadline

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Carney's office said, as Canada tries to ‌hash out a last-minute deal to avert new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight on Wednesday.