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.
- 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.