Conservative MP Jivani Urges Canada to Engage with U.S. on Trade

Jivani says Canada is "shooting ourselves in the foot" with "anti-American hissy fit" on trade negotiations

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Jamil Jivani, a conservative member of Canada's Parliament, told Breitbart News that Canadian officials are harming the country with their "anti-American hissy fit" on trade negotiations with the United States. Jivani said he met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Rubio to try to build a bridge between the two governments, but faced backlash from liberal members of Parliament who accused him of being a "Nazi sympathizer". Jivani emphasized that as a black man, the accusations were "illogical". He said there is common ground between Canada and the U.S. on revitalizing manufacturing, but Canada needs to show a "willingness" to engage in dialogue.

Why it matters

The strained trade relationship between Canada and the U.S. is having real economic impacts, with Canada losing 52,000 private sector jobs in the last month alone. Jivani believes the lack of dialogue is harming Canadian workers and communities, and that the two countries need to work together to support manufacturing on both sides of the border.

The details

Jivani, who has known Vice President Vance for 15 years, said he took it upon himself to meet with top American officials because of the stalemate and lack of communication between the two countries on trade. He said the U.S. officials were "very receptive" to his perspective, but faced backlash from liberal members of Parliament who accused him of being a "Nazi sympathizer". Jivani emphasized that as a black man and the first black MP from his district, the accusations were "illogical". He said there is common ground between Canada and the U.S. on revitalizing manufacturing, but Canada needs to show a "willingness" to engage in dialogue.

  • In the last month, Canada has lost 52,000 private sector jobs.
  • Jivani met with President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Rubio earlier this month.

The players

Jamil Jivani

A conservative member of Canada's Parliament who represents Bowmanville-Oshawa North. He is the first black MP from his district.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States, who Jivani has known for 15 years.

Marco Rubio

The current Secretary of State of the United States.

John-Paul Danko

A liberal member of Canada's Parliament who labeled Jivani a "Nazi sympathizer".

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