Ontario auto sector concerned about trade with U.S., premier says
Posted March 24, 2017 1:30 pm.
Last Updated March 24, 2017 1:37 pm.
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says leaders of the province’s auto sector have told her trade with the U.S. is their top concern.
Wynne, who met with several industry leaders in Toronto today, says her government has been lobbying U.S. politicians to make sure they understand how much the American auto sector depends on an unfettered northern border.
She says that message is getting through as American leaders understand their “enlightened self-interest” in maintaining close trade ties with Ontario.
The premier didn’t explicitly name U.S. President Donald Trump in her remarks, but spoke of the protectionism associated with him.
Wynne says the auto sector remains optimistic as discussions proceed on a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Buy American policies and border adjustment taxes.
Wynne says she will continue to work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on those issues.
