Canada and Mexico should not be export hubs for China, says USTR

WASHINGTON: Canada and Mexico should not be used as export hubs for China, Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday, saying that this was already happening in some cases in Mexico.

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Greer acknowledged issues with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement but noted tariffs on foreign autos are helping address some concerns.
He confirmed the trade pact remains in force as it was passed by Congress and is critical for US exports.
Canada and Mexico continue to be the largest destinations for US goods, underscoring the agreements importance.

Greer told a conference in Washington that there were problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that he had helped negotiate during President Donald Trump's first term, but some measures - including tariffs on foreign autos - were helping to correct issues.

Asked if the agreement would continue, Greer said it was the law of the land, a law passed by Congress, and that Canada and Mexico were the United States' largest export destinations.