Trump Trade Chief Greer Says Canada Was Offered 'Best Deal' in the World, but Talks Hit a Wall Over Truck

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Canada Broadcasting Corp that the United States offered Canada the “best deal available to any country on the planet,” but said talks have stalled—particularly over tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In the interview Wednesday, Greer said he was “clear” about excluding these trucks from negotiations, while maintaining a Section 232 approach for autos and pickup trucks, and a “separate action” for the heavier categories. He also said “effective tariff rates” differ between goods, and argued the purpose is to protect the North American market under the USMCA, including concerns about steel and aluminum entering the U.S. through backdoor routes. Greer said there are no current talks and “no open channels.” The piece also notes criticism from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer over the proposed 50% tariffs.