Trump describes Canada as his toughest trade counterpart
Reporting and findings
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Answering questions about Canadian trade talks on September 2, Trump described Canada as the toughest country to deal with, contrasting it with China and Vietnam.
- CNN: Isa Soares Tonight, September 2, 2026: live Trump remarks transcriptLive remarks around 14:15 ET, passage beginning 'people are surprised when I say it'
- RealClearPolitics: Trump: Our Country Has Been Taken Advantage Of By Canada, Tougher To Deal With Than ChinaSeptember 2 video and accompanying transcript excerpt
Summary and current status
Recorded White House remarks on Canadian trade talks
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpSpeaker answering questions about Canadian trade talks