US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick further criticized Canada, and both sides are holding opinions on who actually messed up the trade agreement at the last minute. Lutnick said that with only a few hours left until the deadline for reaching an agreement, Canadian negotiators began “putting forward all kinds of outrageous claims”. This agreement could have prevented Trump from imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods. He pointed out that on Friday, when negotiations broke down, the Canadian side put forward claims relating to medium and heavy trucks. Lutnick said, “I asked a Canadian minister: 'Are you serious about breaking up the negotiations? ' The other person answered me: 'I don't feel comfortable taking a stand on this. '” “Canada destroyed this negotiation for purely political reasons.” he said. Lutnick also acknowledged that the US side may have also made some temporary claims.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick further criticized Canada, and both sides are holding opinions on who actually messed up the trade agreement at the last minute. Lutnick said that with only a few hours left until the deadline for reaching an agreement, Canadian negotiators began “putting forward all kinds of outrageous claims”. This agreement could have prevented Trump from imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods. He pointed out that on Friday, when negotiations broke down, the Canadian side put forward claims relating to medium and heavy trucks. Lutnick said, “I asked a Canadian minister: 'Are you serious about breaking up the negotiations? ' The other person answered me: 'I don't feel comfortable taking a stand on this. '” “Canada destroyed this negotiation for purely political reasons.” he said. Lutnick also acknowledged that the US side may have also made some temporary claims.