US Trade Rep Says ‘No Urgency’ on American Side to Reach Deal With Canada
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada periodically contacts Washington about trade negotiations, but there is “no urgency” on the U.S. side to reach a deal. Greer made the remarks during a Sept. 25 interview on CNBC when asked about progress in trade negotiations with Canada and Canada’s efforts to expand trade with other countries.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that Canada periodically initiates contact regarding trade negotiations, but there is no urgency from the U.S. side to finalize a deal. Greer mentioned that conversations happen when Canada expresses interest, recalling a past instance where a deal was offered but not accepted by Canada. He emphasized that the U.S. is not actively pushing for an agreement at this time.
- Canada periodically contacts Washington about trade negotiations.
- The U.S. side sees no urgency to reach a trade deal with Canada.
- Conversations occur when Canada expresses interest in a deal.
- A past deal offered by the U.S. was not accepted by Canada.
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