Trump Says Canada Will Seek Removal of All Tariffs and Reach Deal Within 3-4 Weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects Canada to seek a resolution to the current trade dispute within the next month.

On Monday, Trump said he expects Canadian officials to proactively reach out to the U.S. within the next "3 or 4 weeks" to seek a solution. The president said Ottawa will express its willingness to "remove" all tariffs and reach a fair deal.

"We will win everything," Trump said.

Trump said Canada wants to reach a deal with the U.S., but accused Ottawa of being unfair to America. He further told reporters, "I think a deal will be made, but it has to be a fair deal."

U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate

Trump's ban on Canadian alcohol took effect Tuesday, intensifying the trade dispute between the two countries. The measure affects roughly $800 million worth of alcohol products the U.S. imported from Canada last year, following previously implemented reciprocal tariffs and bans on U.S. alcohol products by Canadian provinces.

Canadian whiskey and liqueur exports in containers larger than four liters are not subject to the U.S. ban and tariffs. However, switching to larger containers and repackaging could increase costs for businesses and consumers.

Earlier this month, several cheese products were hit with 50% tariffs rather than outright bans. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the restrictions, accusing Canada of retaliatory and discriminatory trade practices.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected Trump's tariff threats over Canada's proposed European Union alliance, saying Ottawa will choose its own international partners. The U.S. president threatened to impose hefty tariffs on Canada if it joins the EU as an associate member, while the existing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods remain in effect.