US Trade Rep Affirms America First Policy to Canada Before USMCA Review

WASHINGTON -- United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer informed Canadian attendees at a roundtable discussion that the Trump administration's "America First" approach represents firm policy rather than rhetoric, signaling no return to previous bilateral trade dynamics.

The event, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada on Tuesday, drew about 40 participants, including Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Mark Wiseman and Conservative MP Jamil Jivani. Lasting more than an hour, the closed-door meeting allowed Greer to outline administration priorities ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, or USMCA, according to sources familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Greer presented a measured and pragmatic stance, sources said. He emphasized that the U.S. has no intention of disrupting the longstanding energy ties between the two nations. Instead, he expressed interest in collaborating with Canada on energy projects and critical minerals development to achieve mutual benefits.

However, Greer cautioned against Canada leveraging its resources during negotiations over the trilateral trade pact. "America First is policy,...