Canada Open to Deeper Trade Ties With US and Mexico in Strategic Sectors
Ottawa says it is open to deeper trade ties with Washington and Mexico in critical minerals, defense and energy, putting the USMCA framework back at the center of negotiations under pressure from Trump's tariff threats.
Ottawa has sent a significant signal on continental trade. Canada says it is open to deeper trade ties with the United States and Mexico in critical minerals, defense industry and energy, all defined as strategic sectors. The position comes as Trump's tariff threats are reigniting the debate over regional economic integration.
The Canadian trade ministry highlighted the importance of supply-chain resilience among the three countries, noting that the USMCA pact is due for review in 2026. The idea of building a more integrated industrial base on a north-south axis to counter Chinese commercial pressure is gaining support in Ottawa.
At the same time, recent court setbacks for Trump's tariff plans and his July 4 ultimatum to the European Union are keeping tensions high inside North America itself. Mexico, following Lula's Oval Office meeting, is positioning itself as a bridge to Latin America for the bloc.
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