Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the removal or designation of Canadian-origin goods as non-available in the U.S. federal civil procurement system. This move responds to Canada's actions that have limited access for U.S. firms to Canadian federal and provincial procurement markets.
The Memorandum instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the United States Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and remove Canadian-origin items from federal procurement. It also mandates ongoing monitoring of Canada's treatment of U.S.-origin goods in government procurement.
This action addresses Canada’s preferential treatment of its domestic products under a 'Buy Canadian' policy, which American small businesses and companies argue disadvantages them despite Canada's commitments. Meanwhile, Canadian companies have preferential access to over $280 billion in U.S. government procurement opportunities.
According to the statement, President Trump's America First Trade Policy aims to protect American workers, farmers, and businesses by ending unfair trade practices. The policy seeks to expand market access for U.S. exports, support job reshoring, and reduce trade deficits.
Additionally, the United States did not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its existing form, citing insufficient benefits for U.S. sectors. This memorandum is part of broader efforts involving negotiations and tariffs to bring American jobs and manufacturing back to the U.S.