Trade Update – September 1, 2026
Featured Headlines
U.S.-Canada
Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions
The Los Angeles Times, August 31, 2026
Canada backtracks on seafood counter-tariffs
POLITICO, August 27, 2026
List of Products Subject to Canada Retaliatory Tariffs
Newsweek, August 25, 2026
Full List of US Tariffs Hitting Canada After Trade Talks Collapse
Newsweek, August 22, 2026
U.S- Mexico.
Dispute over cheese names causes stumbling block in US-Mexico trade negotiations
Reuters, August 28, 2026
US may seek win with Mexico in wake of collapsed trade talks with Canada, says ex-negotiator
CBC, August 28, 2026
Mexico ‘Optimistic’ on US Trade Deal After Canada Talks Collapse
Bloomberg, August 24, 2026
Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on
South China Morning Post, August 18, 2026
U.S-China
Chinese foreign minister calls for Washington, Beijing to overcome obstacles ahead of summit
The Hill, August 27, 2026
G20
U.S. pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
Reuters, September 1, 2026
Scott Bessent’s message to the G20
Axios, August 31, 2026
Bessent’s G20 pitch collides with anxieties over US debt and Iran war
POLITICO, August 31, 2026
Iceland votes to reject proposal to begin negotiations to rejoin the European Union
The Washington Post, August 31, 2026
California
California exports nearly $17 billion in goods to Canada. How will tariffs impact the state?
KCRA, August 26, 2027California dairy hit by new Canadian tariffs, wine industry continues to feel pinch
The Sacramento Bee, August 26, 2026
- BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products
Governor of California, August 28, 2026 - CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Visits Australia: Queensland, a Showcase in Innovation
August 26, 2026
Trade Policy
The White House
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Historic Oil Agreement to Secure American Energy Dominance and Drive Venezuela’s Economic Recovery
August 31, 2026 - US-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, top diplomat in Taipei says
Reuters, August 30, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- USDA Launches Effort to Expand Agricultural Exports to New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Islands
August 28, 2026
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- Thailand seeks stronger Ethiopia ties, expanded Africa partnership: DPM and Minister Phuangketkeow
Ethiopian News Agency, August 30, 2026 - Nigeria, Thailand Deepen Ties in Technology, Agriculture
Ecofin Agency, August 27, 2026 - Vietnam’s factories thrive amid trade upheaval
The Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2026
More International Articles
- Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
The Associated Press, August 30, 2026 - Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension
The American Journal of Transportation, August 25, 2026