Trump beefs about Canadian trade practices, threatens global tax
U.S. President Donald Trump is complaining about Canadian trade practices while threatening some as-yet-undefined international tax that has revived fears he might be contemplating new American import penalties.
The president made the remarks at the White House on Monday while unveiling a long-awaited infrastructure plan. During a lengthy session with reporters, he complained about countries considered allies of the U.S.
He mentioned one directly to America's north.
"Canada does not treat us right in terms of the farming and the crossing the borders," Trump said.
"We cannot continue to be taken advantage of by other countries."
It's unclear what he was referring to. In the past, he has complained about Canada's dairy controls and softwood lumber. Administration officials have also expressed anger over Canada's wide-ranging attack at the World Trade Organization on the U.S. system for imposing duties.
Meanwhile, the White House downplayed the tax threat Monday and various U.S. media outlets said there was nothing imminent.
Trump did promise more clarity on a new tax. More details could be coming this week, he suggested.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/new...actices-threatens-global-tax/article37944783/
U.S. President Donald Trump is complaining about Canadian trade practices while threatening some as-yet-undefined international tax that has revived fears he might be contemplating new American import penalties.
The president made the remarks at the White House on Monday while unveiling a long-awaited infrastructure plan. During a lengthy session with reporters, he complained about countries considered allies of the U.S.
He mentioned one directly to America's north.
"Canada does not treat us right in terms of the farming and the crossing the borders," Trump said.
"We cannot continue to be taken advantage of by other countries."
It's unclear what he was referring to. In the past, he has complained about Canada's dairy controls and softwood lumber. Administration officials have also expressed anger over Canada's wide-ranging attack at the World Trade Organization on the U.S. system for imposing duties.
Meanwhile, the White House downplayed the tax threat Monday and various U.S. media outlets said there was nothing imminent.
Trump did promise more clarity on a new tax. More details could be coming this week, he suggested.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/new...actices-threatens-global-tax/article37944783/
