Former US President Donald Trump has directed the exclusion of goods originating from Canada from eligibility for US federal public contracts. This decision stems from Trump’s repeated claims of unfavorable treatment of American companies operating in Canada. The move represents a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. Trump alleges that Ottawa engages in practices that disadvantage American businesses, without specifying details. This policy intends to leverage US purchasing power to pressure Canada into addressing these perceived inequities. Experts suggest potential retaliatory measures from Canada and disruption to established supply chains as possible consequences. The directive marks a return to Trump’s “America First” trade policies, signaling a potentially more protectionist approach to international commerce.