Dominic Lee & Donald Trump

Dominic Lee: Dominic Lee, Canada's minister in charge of US trade, has held regular discussions with Jamieson Greer and expressed support for renewing the deal, looking forward to further engagement.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump's administration initiated the decision not to extend the USMCA in its current form, driven by a desire to reduce trade deficits and reshore manufacturing jobs. His stance and imposition of tariffs have been central to the ongoing trade tensions.

Dominic Lee: Dominic Lee, Canada's minister responsible for trade with the United States, clarified that Canada is not pursuing a free trade agreement with China but rather a narrow trade arrangement.