USMCA update puts Canada in the role of labour watchdog for Mexico
John Irwin, Automotive News Canada March 2, 2020 Late changes made to the new North American trade pact place Canada into the role of an “honest broker” to assess whether Mexico’s manufacturing operations comply with new labour standards, a trade expert says. In late 2019, Democratic legislators in the United States sought new provisions that […]
From NAFTA to USMCA: Inside the tense negotiations that saved North American trade
ADRIAN MORROW, U.S. CORRESPONDENT BARRIE MCKENNA STEPHANIE NOLEN, LATIN AMERICA CORRESPONDENT WASHINGTON, OTTAWA AND MEXICO CITY October 5, 2018 – Globe and Mail On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 30, the e-mail came from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer with his latest position on NAFTA. Gathered in the office of Katie Telford, Prime Minister Justin […]
Trump says USMCA trade deal with Mexico and Canada proves tough talk and tariffs work
Damian Paletta, Erica Werner October 1, 2018 – Washington Post President Trump said Monday his successful use of economic threats and other hardball tactics to pressure Canada and Mexico into major trade concessions would serve as a model for future negotiations,putting other world leaders on notice. In a news conference, Trump said he would try […]
New Trade Pact Spares U.S. Auto Makers From Tariffs but Adds Restrictions
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement eases uncertainty about the Trump administration’s trade policies, helping auto makers move forward with factory investments Chester Dawson and Adrienne Roberts The Wall Street Journal DETROIT—The new trade agreement struck Sunday night between the U.S. and Canada eases uncertainty in the U.S. auto industry about the Trump administration’s trade policy, helping car […]
Inside the USMCA deal: How homemade brisket and a last-minute concession brought relief
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday she warned at the start of the trade talks last year there would be moments of drama: ‘And there have been’ Tom Blackwell – Financial Post October 1, 2018 On a pressure-filled weekend fuelled by multiple fast-food runs, it was a welcome respite. As a small, elite team […]
