Jamieson Greer’s refusal to reopen negotiations is damaging the US–Canada relationship

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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met House Republicans behind closed doors on 2 September, facing questions on the Canada tariff war and imported beef. Most publicly backed Trump and blamed Mark Carney's government, as Canada's matching retaliation was due on 8 September.