Greer meets House Republicans as Canada trade fight escalates
U.S. trade tariffs spark GOP concerns as Trump pressures Canada and beef imports. See how lawmakers, farmers, and consumers could feel the political fallout.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as lawmakers dealt with fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade dispute with Canada and his plan to lower tariffs on imported beef.
After the meeting, Republicans said they raised concerns about tariffs and the impact on businesses, consumers, and farmers, especially in border states and among cattle ranchers. Several lawmakers framed the issue as one that could affect the party politically ahead of the midterms.
The talks came after U.S.Canada negotiations broke down and both countries imposed new tariffs on each other. Republicans at the meeting largely said Canada should move first to ease tensions, echoing the White House’s position.