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Ford Urges Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Excluding Mexico Over Chinese Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford proposes a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S. if Mexico does not align on tariffs against Chinese imports.

Semi-trailers idle in line on the Córdova-Américas International Bridge as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Friday, June 7, 2019. Companies have been rushing to ship as many goods as possible out of Mexico to get ahead of possible tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, hurriedly sending cars, appliances and construction materials across the border to beat Monday's deadline. (AP Photo/Christian Torres)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets U.S. President Donald Trump at Winfield House in London on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Overview

  • Doug Ford criticizes Mexico for allowing Chinese goods to enter North America tariff-free, suggesting it undermines Canadian and American jobs.
  • Ford calls for a new U.S.-Canada trade deal if Mexico doesn't match tariffs on Chinese imports, as North American trade talks approach.
  • The U.S. and Canada have imposed significant tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and metals, but Mexico has not followed suit.
  • President-elect Donald Trump has threatened high tariffs on Mexican imports, citing concerns over Chinese transshipment and Mexican judicial reforms.
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizes the importance of cooperation with the U.S. and Mexico to address trade imbalances and protect jobs.