# President Trump Restores Reciprocity in Federal Procurement

President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on September 16, 2026, directing federal agencies to remove Canadian-origin goods from the U.S. federal civil procurement system. This action responds to perceived discriminatory procurement practices by Canada against U.S. firms and aims to restore reciprocity and fair treatment for American businesses. The memorandum mandates the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify Canadian-origin items subject to removal or restriction. The USTR is also tasked with monitoring Canada's procurement treatment of U.S. goods and reporting developments to the President. This policy limits Canadian access to over $280 billion in U.S. government procurement opportunities until Canada provides equal treatment to U.S. companies.

- **Why this matters:** Federal procurement professionals must adjust sourcing and vendor eligibility criteria to comply with the new restrictions on Canadian-origin products, impacting supply chain decisions and contract awards.
- Agencies should coordinate with OMB and USTR to ensure procurement actions align with the memorandum's directives and monitor updates on Canada's reciprocal treatment.
- Contractors and suppliers should evaluate their product origins and potential impacts on eligibility for federal contracts, especially those involving Canadian goods.
- This initiative signals a broader emphasis on domestic sourcing and trade reciprocity under the current administration's procurement policies, influencing future procurement strategies and international trade considerations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- United States Trade Representative (USTR)
- Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Key Quotes
> The Memorandum directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the United States Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps toward removing or otherwise making non-available for purchase Canadian-origin items in the federal civil procurement system.
> — Donald J. Trump, President of the United States

> The USTR must monitor Canadas treatment of U.S.-origin items in its federal and provincial procurement markets and report developments to the president.
> — Donald Trump, President of the United States

### Sources
- [https://t.co/Y15c49HSMw
President Trump issued an executive order restoring reciprocity in government procurement to ensure fair and reciprocal treatment of U.S. and foreign suppliers across federal purchasing programs. https://t.co/Y15c49HSMw](https://x.com/47_Actions/status/2100321878468444296) - twitter-fed-procurement
- [Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Reciprocity in Government Procurement
https://t.co/rO8yQmcJEU](https://x.com/debbieliz56/status/2100419630804181013) - twitter-fed-procurement
- [Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Reciprocity in Government Procurement
https://t.co/gLYOMExFP9](https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2100340063573885342) - twitter-fed-procurement