Justin Trudeau

The governments of the United States and Canada have mutually agreed to restrict all non-essential travel across its borders, as both countries try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday supply lines of trade goods remain open, however persons who are simply traveling will no longer be able to cross the border for tourism and recreational purposes ..

Canada will consider USMCA next week.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters this week, "On Monday, we will introduce a Ways and Means motion, and on Wednesday we will table legislation to ratify the deal.”   The comments were part of a press conference detailing plans for Canada’s Parliament, which returns to work next week.  Trudeau added, “We ...

While the House impeachment hearings got started on Wednesday, Republicans are trying to make the case that the issue is making it difficult to pass USMCA. Speaking Tuesday in New York, President Trump said the existing NAFTA is “disastrous,” even though the agreement made Ag trade virtually tariff-free between the three countries.   Tr...

A delegation of U.S. House Democrats this week told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau USMCA negotiations are nearly complete. Led by Representative Richard Neal, the group met with Trudeau and other top officials from Canada. Neal said of the talks, “Significant progress is being achieved” on the agreement.   Tr...

USMCA has been ratified in Mexico, and the trade deal has been gaining momentum in Canada.  However, the trade deal appears to be stalled in Washington D.C.   Or is it?   Representative Dan Newhouse, a supporter of USMCA says he’s happy with the progress he’s seen.  He said it helps to have...

Following a visit to the United States, Japan’s Prime Minister met with Justin Trudeau of Canada to strengthen trade ties. In a news release from Canada, officials said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan. The ...

The leaders of the North American countries signed the USMCA (U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement) Friday at the G-20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   “The USMCA is the largest, most significant, modern and balanced trade agreement in history," said President Trump.   "...

The Canadian government says it is strengthening ties with China following the third Canada-China Annual Leaders' Dialogue. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed bilateral trade and investment by expanding cooperation in sectors including agriculture...

Canada’s Prime Minister says the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement allows Canada to move forward with trade talks with China. Despite a provision in the text of the agreement that allows the U.S. to opt-out of the deal if Canada or Mexico engages with China, Justin Trudeau claims the provisions were “watered down” in the final version of the agreement. He told the Glob...

Stalled NAFTA talks between the U.S. and Canada are expected to continue this week, as the U.S. desires to reach a deal by September 30th.  Informal talks are likely over the next few days, according to Reuters, as global attention turns towards a U.N. meetin...