USTR Greer: US cannot meet Canada’s demands in trade talks

This signals a hardening of the US negotiating stance, making a near-term deal less likely. The breakdown in dialogue after recent talks suggests both sides are digging in, which could prolong uncertainty for cross-border trade flows. The key question is whether political pressure or economic pain will force a return to the table, or if this stalemate becomes the new baseline for market participants to price in.