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Trump orders removal of Canadian products from $50B federal procurement program

President Trump directed federal officials to take steps to remove Canadian products from the government's Multiple Award Schedules following the start of Canada's retaliatory tariffs.

Published Sep 8, 2026, 9:32 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Hours after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect, President Donald Trump escalated the trade dispute by directing federal officials to take steps to remove Canadian products from the government's Multiple Award Schedules. The action targets a federal procurement program tied to roughly $50 billion in purchases.