Jamieson Greer, who plays a key role in all trade negotiations, including the upcoming review of the trade deal among Canada, Mexico and the United States (CUSMA,) is laying out a strong case for separate bilateral deals with Canada and Mexico.
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau promised Mexico that Canada would not strike a separate deal.
The three countries have had joint deals for 30 years and the neighbours have felt they stand a better chance negotiating together than alone with the U.S.
But Greer told a recent meeting of the Atlantic Council that our economic relationship with Canada is very, very different than our economic relationship with Mexico.
"The labour situation's different. The import-export profile is different. The rule of law is different. So it makes sense to talk about things separately with Canada and Mexico," he said.
The United States has until Jan. 2 to indicate to Congress whether it wants to extend the agreement, renegotiate its terms or let it expire.
Jamieson Greer, who plays a key role in all trade negotiations, including the upcoming review of the trade deal among Canada, Mexico and the United States (CUSMA,) is laying out a strong case for separate bilateral deals with Canada and Mexico.
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau promised Mexico that Canada would not strike a separate deal.
The three countries have had joint deals for 30 years and the neighbours have felt they stand a better chance negotiating together than alone with the U.S.
But Greer told a recent meeting of the Atlantic Council that our economic relationship with Canada is very, very different than our economic relationship with Mexico.
"The labour situation's different. The import-export profile is different. The rule of law is different. So it makes sense to talk about things separately with Canada and Mexico," he said.
The United States has until Jan. 2 to indicate to Congress whether it wants to extend the agreement, renegotiate its terms or let it expire.
