US EditionLutnick Criticizes Canada's Trade Strategy
Lutnick said the pact should be reimagined, as U.S. trade officials expect CUSMA talks to remain unresolved by July 1.
- On Friday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada's trade strategy during a discussion with Semafor World Economy in Washington, calling it "the worst strategy" and stating "They suck."
- Lutnick's criticism responded to a Financial Post report quoting former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul, who claimed time favors Canada as U.S. trade pressures increase.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney "has a problem" with the United States, Lutnick claimed, criticizing his recent China outreach while arguing the U.S. is "the consumer of the world."
- Speaking to the House of Commons international trade committee Thursday, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc countered that Canada stands ready to quickly sign a deal in its economic interest.
- The July 1 deadline for U.S. notification of CUSMA plans looms as United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said earlier this month he does not expect negotiations to be resolved by then.
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U.S. commerce secretary takes a swipe at Canada's trade strategy ahead of CUSMA review
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday criticized the current iteration of North America's free trade agreement as a bad deal, taking a swipe at Canada's trade strategy ahead of upcoming negotiations.
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The U.S. Secretary of Commerce responded to the comments of a former Canadian Chief Negotiator who stated that time was playing in favour of Canada.
US Trade Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Canada's trade strategy on Friday, adding, "They're bad."
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