U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada must remove retaliatory measures to avoid additional tariffs as negotiations continue. Speaking on Friday in Des Moines, Greer describes his talks with Canadian counterparts as “constructive.” He also acknowledges that parts of the U.S. trade approach are not viewed positively by Canada’s negotiating team.
Both outlets report that Greer links the avoidance of new tariff actions to concrete steps from Canada. The U.S. position, as presented in the coverage, is that current Canadian retaliation must be lifted to reach a path that prevents further tariff escalation. While Greer emphasizes the willingness to negotiate, he does not indicate that tariff restraint will occur without changes to Canada’s retaliatory measures.
The articles differ mainly in how they frame the dialogue—one highlights Greer’s comment that Canada’s negotiators dislike elements of U.S. policy, while the other focuses more directly on the specific condition tied to tariff avoidance. Both agree on the core message: talks are underway, but Canada’s retaliatory steps are central to whether new tariffs are imposed.
