Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Call for Bilateral Trade Agreements with the U.S. and Mexico
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is advocating for a bilateral trade agreement with the United States and a separate one with Mexico, rather than the existing trilateral USMCA deal. He has garnered support from all provincial leaders and plans to discuss the proposal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before approaching the new U.S. administration.
Key Points
- Ford advocates for bilateral trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico to address concerns about China's influence
- All provincial leaders in Canada support Ford's proposal
- Trudeau prefers a trilateral deal but has expressed sympathy towards Ford's arguments
Pros
- Focuses on protecting U.S. and Canadian workers from unfair trade practices
- Provides an opportunity to renegotiate trade terms beneficial to Canada
Cons
- May disrupt existing trilateral trade relationships
- Could potentially strain relations with Mexico