Move aside, NAFTA: New fear on the Canada-U.S. front involves steel tariffs
WASHINGTON — A new concern about Canada’s relationship with the United States is emerging in the foreground, with threats of global steel and aluminum tariffs now competing with NAFTA uncertainty as a source of economic anxiety.
It was evident during a trip to Washington for the premiers of the two biggest provinces. During their just-concluded visit, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard spoke with multiple state governors and none expressed the view that NAFTA faces imminent termination.
“I feel pretty encouraged by the conversations that I’ve had,” Wynne said in an interview.
“There are a number of governors who do have a pretty direct relationship (with President Donald Trump). One of the reasons I’m very encouraged is none of them said they thought (NAFTA) was going to get cancelled.”