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title: "Trump Orders Canadian Goods Removed From US Procurement"
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published: "2026-09-16T23:46:59.919Z"
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# Trump Orders Canadian Goods Removed From US Procurement

*Presidential memorandum directs federal agencies to identify and remove Canadian-origin items from government purchasing.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to the White House; two independent outlets cited; figures provided with origin.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes context, quotes affected parties, and separates fact from comment.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild sensationalism.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from federal civil government procurement.
- Trump claimed Canadian items within award schedules account for more than $50 billion a year.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticised Prime Minister Mark Carney for "secretly negotiating" with the EU.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated a desire for Canada to become the EU's first associate member.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Wednesday directing federal agencies to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. The White House announced the action, which escalates an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.

Trump stated that Canadian items within award schedules account for more than $50 billion annually. This action follows earlier measures, including a directive to the General Services Administration to remove Canadian-made products from its Multiple Award Schedules. The memorandum also directs the U.S. trade representative to monitor Canada's treatment of U.S.-origin goods in its government procurement.

## Disagreement on Procurement Value

Donald Trump claimed that Canadian items within award schedules account for more than $50 billion a year. In contrast, trade expert Eric Miller stated that the U.S. government has procured on average about $1.6 billion US worth of Canadian products annually since 2021, based on his analysis of published spending data.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the claim by Donald Trump that Canadian items within award schedules account for more than $50 billion a year. None of the centre-rated digests mention this claim either. The right-rated reports do not mention the specific figure of $1.6 billion US worth of Canadian products procured annually since 2021, as stated by trade expert Eric Miller.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 38 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 47% (18)
- Centre: 42% (16)
- Right: 11% (4)

6 of 44 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-16T23:30:33.818416+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-17T00:00:40.416Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports focused on the presidential memorandum signed by Donald Trump to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal procurement. Several reports noted that this action escalated the trade war between the U.S. and Canada. Some mentioned that the move followed Canada's imposition of retaliatory tariffs. Reports from this side included the detail that the U.S. government has procured approximately $1.6 billion US worth of Canadian products annually since 2021, according to trade expert Eric Miller. The potential for future restrictions on Canadian products was also noted. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's criticism of Prime Minister Mark Carney for "secretly negotiating" with the EU was also covered. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's statement about wanting Canada to become the EU's first associate member was also mentioned.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports highlighted U.S. President Donald Trump's signing of a memorandum to remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. These reports indicated the move was a further restriction on Canadian companies selling to the American government amid an escalating trade war. Some reports mentioned that the memorandum directs federal agencies to identify and remove, or make unavailable for purchase, Canadian-origin goods. The context of the ongoing trade dispute and retaliatory tariffs was also present. The reports noted that the White House did not immediately respond to queries about the potential value of goods affected. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments regarding Prime Minister Mark Carney's negotiations with the EU were also included. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's aspiration for Canada to become an associate member of the EU was also referenced.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's order to remove Canadian goods from U.S. federal procurement. The headline from The Epoch Times stated that the action followed Trump's Sept. 8 directive to the General Services Administration to remove Canadian-made products from its Multiple Award Schedules. Anadolu Ajansı reported that the memorandum directs federal officials to identify and remove, or make unavailable for purchase, Canadian-origin goods from the federal civilian procurement system. The White House's own statement, titled 'Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement,' was also included. Times of India noted that the trade row escalates with Trump signing the memorandum to block Canadian goods.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 3
- high: 19
- unknown: 6
- veryHigh: 15

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-orders-steps-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement/4059544) — Trump orders steps to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2284480/trump-exportations-canadiennes-achats-gouvernementaux-retrait) — Trump Wants to Exclude Canadian Products From Public Purchasing
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/trump-signs-memo-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-us-federal-procurement-6088365) — Trump Signs Memo to Remove Canadian Goods From US Federal Procurement
- [Chek news](https://cheknews.ca/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-1348296) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/national-news/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/09/16/trump-signe-un-memorandum-pour-exclure-des-produits-canadiens-de-marches-publics) — Trump Signs Memorandum to Exclude Canadian Products From Government Procurement
- [BITRSS](https://bitrss.com/%E7%BE%8E%E6%8B%9F%E5%8F%96%E6%B6%88%E5%8A%A0%E6%8B%BF%E5%A4%A7%E5%95%86%E5%93%81%E5%8F%82%E4%B8%8E%E8%81%94%E9%82%A6%E9%87%87%E8%B4%AD%E8%B5%84%E6%A0%BC-251965) — The US Plans to Disqualify Canadian Goods From Participating in Federal Procurement.
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-united-states-canada-procurement-trump-september-16) — Trump orders removal of Canadian products from U.S. federal procurement system
- [Barrie 360](https://barrie360.com/trump-orders-us-government-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-procurement) — Trump orders U.S. government to remove Canadian goods from procurement
- [Les Affaires](https://lesaffaires.com/secteurs/politique/et-trump-signa-encore-un-decret) — And Trump Signed a Decree Again
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/politics/article/trump-signs-memorandum-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-us-procurement-live-updates-here) — Trump orders removal of Canadian goods from U.S. federal procurement. Live updates here.
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/2026-09-16/guerre-commerciale/les-produits-canadiens-exclus-des-marches-publics-federaux-americains.php) — Commercial War on Canadian Products Excluded From U.S. Federal Government Procurement
- [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/Canada/631498/Trump-signs-order-to-remove-Canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/francais/989788/trump-exclut-tous-produits-canadiens-marches-publics) — Trump Excluded All Canadian Products From the Federal Public Markets
- [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/economie/1009625/trump-exclut-tous-produits-canadiens-marches-publics-federaux) — Trump Excluded All Canadian Products From the Federal Public Markets
- [Narcity](https://narcity.com/trump-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/national/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/national-news/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-news/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [The Lethbridge Herald](https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/09/16/trump-signs-memorandum-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-us-procurement-live-updates-here) — Trump signs memorandum to remove Canadian goods from U.S. procurement. Live updates here.
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/16/trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/national-news/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement-12788158) — CP Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [UA.NEWS](https://ua.news/en/world/tramp-doruchiv-rozglianuti-viluchennia-kanadskikh-tovariv-iz-zakupivel-ssha) — Trump orders review of removing Canadian goods from US procurement
- [Blick](https://blick.ch/ausland/auch-als-strafe-fuer-den-eu-flirt-trump-dreht-kanada-den-geldhahn-zu-id22261568.html) — The USA Wants to Banish Goods From Canada
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/canada/tryump-memorandum-canadian-goods-removed-9.7346944) — Trump signs memorandum to identify and remove Canadian products from U.S. federal procurement
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/trade-row-escalates-trump-signs-memorandum-to-block-canadian-goods-from-us-federal-procurement/articleshow/134296426.cms) — Trade row escalates: Trump signs memorandum to block Canadian goods from US federal procurement
- [Market Screener](https://marketscreener.com/news/trump-signs-memo-to-identify-and-remove-canadian-goods-in-federal-procurement-ce785bd2d181f722) — Trump signs memo to identify and remove Canadian goods in federal procurement
- [The White House](https://whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/09/restoring-reciprocity-in-government-procurement) — Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/canada/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement/article_424cfe88-7d97-5f37-8ea6-23387f0cd588.html) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/09/16/cp-newsalert-trump-signs-order-to-remove-canadian-goods-from-federal-procurement) — Trump signs order to remove Canadian goods from federal procurement

## Questions

**What did Donald Trump order regarding Canadian goods?**

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. This action escalates an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.

**What is the claimed value of Canadian goods in US procurement?**

Donald Trump claimed that Canadian items within award schedules account for more than $50 billion a year. However, trade expert Eric Miller stated that the U.S. government has procured on average about $1.6 billion US worth of Canadian products annually since 2021.

**What did Pierre Poilievre say about Mark Carney?**

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called out Prime Minister Mark Carney for "secretly negotiating" with the EU. Poilievre stated that Canada must remain "independent" amid discussions of deepening ties with Europe.

**What is the EU's position on Canada?**

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed a desire for Canada to become the EU's first associate member. However, Canada's ambassador designate indicated that Ottawa is not yet at that stage.

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