TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada's most populous province announced that all provincial and territorial governments in Canada are in favor of negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Ontario Premier Doug Ford chaired a phone call with all 13 provincial and territorial premiers, expressing the collective desire for a direct trade agreement with the U.S., Canada's primary trading partner.
The consensus among the leaders stems from the anticipation of another term under President Donald Trump and the need to address trade concerns. Ford highlighted the need for separate trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico, citing issues of unfair competition due to the influx of Chinese parts through Mexico.
