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Blank Rome says it published an article on restrictions on Canadian goods in federal procurement
Blank Rome said it published a Government Contracts Navigator post by Merle M. DeLancey Jr. on a September 16, 2026, presidential memorandum restricting Canadian-origin goods in federal civilian procurement. The firm said the memorandum directs OMB and the U.S. Trade Representative, with the FAR Council, to identify Canadian items that may be removed or designated unavailable, rather than imposing an immediate government-wide ban.
Key points
- Blank Rome identified September 16, 2026, as the memorandum’s signing date.Blank Rome
- The firm said the directive concerns federal civilian agencies.Blank Rome
- Blank Rome identified OMB, USTR and the FAR Council as participating in the review process.Blank Rome
- The firm said the memorandum establishes a process rather than an immediate government-wide ban.Blank Rome