The Commerce Department's SelectUSA program secured $280 billion across more than 345 foreign direct investment projects during Donald Trump's presidency.

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U.S. importers paying tariffs on Canadian goods face decisions to absorb increased expenses or pass costs along to consumers, contributing to broader public dissatisfaction regarding national cost of living

On October 23, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a White House proclamation exempting certain Canadian imports, including plywood sheets, packing crates, and refrigeration equipment, from 50% tariffs starting October 30, 2026

The White House adjusted trade schedules on October 23, 2026, by lifting duties on select Canadian goods while imposing new 50% tariffs on products including shampoo, vinyl flooring, coffins, carpets, and window-unit air conditioners

Last month, President Donald Trump escalated the trade dispute by placing an import ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian products, including motorcycles, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages

In August 2026, President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after bilateral trade negotiations broke down, prompting Canada to enact matching retaliatory tariffs on American goods

Two consecutive quarters of economic contraction in 2026 pushed Canada into a technical recession amid ongoing U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, lumber, and automobiles

New Jersey food importer Gellert Global Group filed a lawsuit on October 20, 2026, in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, challenging President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Assistant Commerce Secretary David Fogel stated that the Trump administration used tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation to leverage foreign investment commitments.

SelectUSA foreign direct investment under Donald Trump surpassed the $255 billion total brought in by the program during its previous 12-plus years since launching in 2011.

Canada accounts for one-third of all exports from Ohio, representing the state's largest international export market.

The Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration left foreign trade unsettled as his administration adjusted levies and threats.

Republican Mike Rogers stated during the October 8, 2026 debate that he called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to push for a trade deal with Canada to end the U.S.-Canada tariff dispute

Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods do more harm than good to Michigan

Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized Republican Mike Rogers' past support for Donald Trump's tariffs, arguing Rogers' recent opposition to the 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods was driven by sagging poll numbers

Donald Trump proposed a plan to allow imports of up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef at reduced tariffs to lower consumer meat prices.

Nebraska cattle ranchers opposed Donald Trump's beef import plan, arguing that importing foreign beef would undercut local producers.

Senator Pete Ricketts publicly opposed Donald Trump's beef import policy, advising the White House to focus on building domestic herd sizes instead.

Trump's beef import plan does more harm than good

An Associated Press-NORC poll published October 1, 2026, found that only about three in 10 Americans approved of Donald Trump's handling of trade negotiations, down from about four in 10 in March.

Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on select Canadian goods starting August 22, 2026, after bilateral negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down.