Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Trump Says He Is in No Rush for Canada Trade Talks
Donald Trump said he does not feel hurried to restart trade talks with Canada.
He was asked if talks might begin again before the US midterm elections.
He did not give a date.
Trump said Canada had treated the United States unfairly and charged tariffs.
He also said Canada would need to be honest for an agreement to happen.
He did not give examples or numbers to support his claims.
He said the disagreement could eventually be worked out.
It remains unclear when formal talks might restart.
Donald Trump said he was in no rush to resume trade negotiations with Canada.
Asked about restarting talks before the US midterm elections, he gave no timetable.
Trump accused Canada of treating the United States badly and charging tariffs he said were not widely known.
He said any eventual agreement would require Ottawa to be “honest” with Washington.
Trump offered no figures or examples for his claims and did not clarify whether talks could resume before the elections.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Canada.
- What
- Trump said he was in no rush to resume trade negotiations and accused Canada of unfair treatment and tariffs.
- When
- During a media exchange before Trump departed aboard Marine One; he was asked about talks before the US midterm elections.
- Where
- Washington.
- Why
- Trump said Canada had treated the United States badly and that any eventual agreement would require Ottawa to be honest; he provided no supporting examples or figures.
Trump's accusations
Canadian position
Trade fairness
Trump's accusations
Trump accused Canada of treating the United States badly, charging tariffs, and taking advantage of it.
Canadian position
The article does not report a response from Canadian officials or provide evidence supporting either side's position.
Restarting negotiations
Trump's accusations
Trump said he was in no rush and gave no timetable for resuming formal talks.
Canadian position
The article does not state Canada's position on when talks should restart.
- US president
- Donald Trump
- Other country involved
- Canada
- Negotiation status
- Trump said he was in no rush to resume trade talks.
- Timetable
- No date for restarting negotiations was given.
- Election timing
- Trump was asked whether talks would resume before the US midterm elections.
- Tariff claims
- Trump alleged that Canada charged tariffs but did not identify them.
- Agreement condition
- Trump said Canada would have to be honest with Washington.