Key facts
- The U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division has paused cooperation with the Canadian government.
- The decision was reportedly made earlier this week.
- The pause is linked to an escalating trade dispute between the two countries.
The U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division has been instructed to halt all collaboration with the Canadian government, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The directive, citing internal emails, comes as a trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
