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Beginning 30 October, the United States will remove certain Canadian goods from its tariff list, according to a statement from the White House. The exempt items will include plywood sheets, specific paper products, certain machinery, refrigeration equipment, and select packing crates and boxes. These items are set to be replaced on the tariff list by other goods, including certain valves, carpets, and waste products.
The White House stated that the move reflects President Trump's "continued efforts to defend American workers and ensure fair trade" as well as "offsetting the burden and disadvantage on U.S. commerce from Canada's discriminatory treatment." The White House, U.S. Commerce Department, and U.S. Trade Representative were contacted by the BBC for further comment.
On Friday, President Donald Trump stated that Canada is "working very hard" on a trade deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Friday that while Canada remains open to a mutually beneficial agreement, it is prepared to wait.
"We could sign it this afternoon if the US were there. If it has to be months from now or longer than that, or another administration, before a proper deal comes into place, we will do that," Carney said,
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