Premier Doug Ford stated, "There's a clear consensus that everyone agrees that we need a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. and a separate bilateral trade deal with Mexico." This emphasizes the unanimous stance among provincial leaders pushing for focused trade negotiations.
Ford highlighted the competitive trade concerns, "We know Mexico's is bringing in cheap Chinese parts... causing American jobs to be lost and Canadian jobs. We want fair trade," reflecting the anxiety over trade practices affecting jobs in Canada and the U.S.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed that Trudeau prefers maintaining the trilateral deal, emphasizing, "He wants to maintain the treaty between the three countries and strengthen relations," showing the diplomatic tension between prioritizing regional trade agreements.
Trudeau's Deputy Prime Minister Freeland noted concerns regarding Mexico's role as a conduit for cheaper imports, stating, "...shares U.S. concerns about Mexico serving as a back door for China to import cheaper goods," highlighting the strategic trade discussions ahead.
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