Trump trade rules apply differently to China, Canada, and Xi, Carney

The Hill - Sep 24, 2026

President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has badly damaged relations with that country. It's a stark contrast from how he’s handled trade talks with China, a rival nation that many in Congress see as an enemy...

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Trump trade rules apply differently to China, Canada, and Xi, Carney

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