Trade Update – September 8, 2026
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U.S.-Canada
“The CalChamber is disappointed in the breakdown of U.S. – Canada trade negotiations where we will now experience higher prices with new and impactful tariffs. As Canada is a top trading partner for our state, these tariffs could have a notable effect on both our economies. We urge U.S. and Canadian officials to work together on a solution that charts a reasonable course forward for the flow of commerce and products, as well as the continuation of U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiations.”
PM Mark Carney says tariffs ‘are necessary’ to protect Canada
ABC News, September 8, 2026
Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks ‘when the Americans are ready’
CNBC, September 3, 2026
GOP lawmakers seek answers from Trump trade chief on Canada tariffs
POLITICO, September 2, 2026
Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs Updated list of U.S. products subject
to counter tariffs effective September 8, 2026
Government of Canada
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Additional Tariffs on Canada
The White House, July 20, 2026
President Signs Another Short-Term Renewal of Trade Preference for African Nations
CalChamber, September 7, 2026
Ways and Means Trade Priorities Signed into Law to Counter China, Expand Market Access, and Strengthen Supply Chains
Ways and Means Committee, September 3, 2026
G20 Chair’s Statement
U.S. Department of Treasury, September 2, 2026G20 Innovation Ministerial Concludes with Consensus Statement
The White House, September 2, 2026
US trade deficit widened in July
The Wall Street Journal, September 3, 2026
California
California and the Australian state of Queensland ink new partnership to accelerate climate resilience, agricultural technology, and innovation
Governor of California, September 3, 2026
Trade Mission secures primary industries innovation agreement with Californian Government
Government of Queensland Australia, September 2, 2026
Trade Policy
The White House
- Venezuela hands the US control over a fifth of its oil in landmark deal
EuroNews, September 3, 2026 - President Trump Secures the Biggest Oil Deal in World History
The White House, September 2, 2026
U.S. State Department
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- USTDA Announces Digital, Transportation Programming in the Pacific Islands
September 2, 2026 - USTDA Partners with Tonga to Build Trusted Government Digital Infrastructure
September 2, 2026
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- US turns to Africa’s mineral powerhouse as copper imports from DRC hit record 53,290 tonnes
Business Insider Africa, September 8, 2026 - India and Belgium agree to strengthen trade, defence ties
Reuters, September 3, 2026
More International Articles
- Japan protests as China slaps new measures against its exports of a key chipmaking material
The Associated Press, September 8, 2026 - Indonesia to shift controlling stakeholder of China-funded railway next week
Reuters, September 8, 2026 - From street names to supply chains, Canadians pull away from US as rift grows
Reuters, September 3, 2026