Canada doesn’t get credit for undoing ‘something bad,’ says U.S. trade czar

CANADA Canada doesn’t get credit for undoing ‘something bad,’ says U.S. trade czar By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press Posted July 16, 2026 3:32 pm 1 min read After a Canada day meeting, the United States has declined to extend the CUSMA beyond 2036. Global's Jazan Grewal is joined by Christopher Sands, Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at the Johns Hopkins Center, to discuss what this means for the future of U.S.-Canada trade relations – Jul 4, 2026 LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE The United States’ top trade official says the Trump administration isn’t going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions. Jamieson Greer says he’s glad Canada dropped its digital services tax and “rolled back” its Online Streaming Act but they “don’t really get credit for doing something bad and then undoing it.” Prime Minister Mark Carney took those actions in an attempt to move trade talks with the United States forward. Related Videos 0:47 General Motors says CUSMA renewal ‘very important’ for auto industry General Motors says CUSMA renewal ‘very important’ for auto industry Business News: U.S. not extending CUSMA trade deal U.S. not extending CUSMA trade deal U.S. trade official elaborates on CUSMA grievances after rejecting deal’s renewal Business Matters: Top central bankers weigh in on inflation, interest rates, and AI Next Video MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS Applicants for child care operator licences in Saskatchewan say they’re being denied More than $500M likely required annually for Calgary to meet affordable housing targets First-ever Saskatchewan commodity showcase connects producers with global buyers Montreal-area family hopes daughter’s cancer journey inspires blood donors STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Washington and Mexico have launched formal negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) on trade but no such talks have started with Ottawa. Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum in Washington Wednesday, Greer says he’s in weekly contact with his Canadian counterparts and he’s…