Trump Calls Canada’s Currency Imbalance With U.S. Unacceptable

Trump Calls Canada’s Currency Imbalance With U.S. Unacceptable

Trump claims Canada's dollar imbalance with the U.S. is unacceptable after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 6, 2026, 9:16 AM ET

Donald J. Trump called Canada‘s currency imbalance with the United States unacceptable, escalating a rupture between two of the world’s most integrated trading partners. Trump framed the imbalance as a longstanding grievance he intends to end.