U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more'

CNBC·August 24, 2026 at 1:24 PM+4

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Canadian negotiators left Washington Friday without a deal to prevent President Donald Trump from enacting new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods.

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