U.S. reveals an even bigger list of Canada trade complaints

U.S. reveals an even bigger list of Canada trade complaints

Author: CBC April 2, 2026 Duration: 23:33

In an annual report on international trade grievances released on Tuesday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative named a number of new Canadian 'barriers,' including Ottawa's 'Buy Canadian' rules, drug pricing, and accusations Canada isn't doing enough to stop goods made with forced labour. Plus, Unifor president Lana Payne reacts to a Bloomberg report that says automaker Stellantis is discussing making Chinese electric vehicles at its idle plant in Brampton, Ont.


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