Trump Moves to Block Canadian Goods From Federal Procurement Program

In a post on social media, the U.S. president said Canada has been ripping off the United States for years.

Trump Moves to Block Canadian Goods From Federal Procurement Program

TL;DR

  • President Trump ordered the GSA to remove Canadian products from the Multiple Award Schedule.
  • The Multiple Award Schedule accounts for more than $50 billion in annual transactions.
  • The action is contingent on Canada restoring full and fair reciprocity for American farmers and companies.
  • The GSA's Multiple Award Schedule provides federal agencies access to millions of commercial products and services.