David MacNaughton
David MacNaughton is a prominent Canadian diplomat and businessman, who served as Canada's Ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019. He played a pivotal role in navigating complex trade relations between Canada and the U.S., particularly during the contentious softwood lumber dispute. MacNaughton has a background in business and politics, having previously held executive positions in the private sector and served as Chief of Staff to Ontario's Premier. He has been vocal about the importance of maintaining fair trade practices and has emphasized Canada's role as a reliable trading partner.
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David MacNaughton, former Canadian ambassador to Washington, said Canadians shouldn’t be too concerned about President Trump’s latest threat.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if it makes trade deal with China
Canada· 2026-01-25
David MacNaughton was the Canadian ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019.
To be an energy superpower, Canada must set aside flawed green ideologyCanada· 2025-06-19
David MacNaughton told me that Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro has Mr. Trump’s ear.
Opinion: Team Canada is giving Trump a beating in the tariff warCanada· 2025-03-13
David MacNaughton, Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S., said repeated attempts to resolve the cross-border dispute have failed.
U.S. plans to nearly triple anti-dumping duty rates against Canadian softwood lumberCanada· 2025-03-04
David MacNaughton is a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States included in the council.
Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations | News
Jamaica· 2025-02-21
David MacNaughton, Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S., said that lumber shipments from Canada are crucial.
Trump takes aim at softwood lumber with proposed tariffs globallyCanada· 2025-02-21