Canada Braces for Biden’s Executive Orders Enacting Stringent New ‘Buy American’ Regimen

U.S. President Joe Biden waves as he departs after attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, on Jan. 24, 2021, in the Georgetown neighbourhood of Washington. The Canadian Press/Patrick Semansky/AP

WASHINGTON—Less than a week after the economic gut punch of Keystone XL, Canada is bracing for more bad news from the White House.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order today that would establish a new Buy American regime to ensure U.S. workers and companies reap the benefits of government spending.