Congressional Republicans back Trump's trade strategy against Canada
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Donald Trump, Jamieson Greer, Republican members of Congress
Washington D.C., USA
September 2026
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Republican members of Congress met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to express support for the ongoing trade war with Canada. Trump maintains that Canada has taken advantage of the U.S. on trade, specifically citing restrictions on U.S. banks. While most Republicans support the strategy, some express concern about the impact on voter affordability ahead of the November midterms.
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