Ex-US Trade Representative Says US-Canada Ties Remain Vital
Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said shared geography and deep economic ties will continue to align the United States and Canada despite expected political friction. She also said cooperation on critical minerals and a unified response to Chinese competition are essential to protecting North American industry.
Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said shared geography and deep economic ties will keep the United States and Canada aligned despite upcoming political friction.
Schwab said cooperation on critical minerals and a unified front against Chinese competition are essential to protecting North American industry.
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