Canada urges US and Mexico to renew North American free trade deal for 16 years
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Jerry Fisayo-Bambi
Summary
Canada is urging the United States and Mexico to renew the trilateral free trade agreement (USMCA) for an additional 16 years, emphasizing the economic benefits of the integrated North American economy. This push comes amid renewed rhetoric from US President Donald Trump about making Canada the 51st state. Canada's Minister for US Trade, Dominic LeBlanc, confirmed receiving correspondence from both US and Mexican trade representatives regarding the proposal.
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