Amid calls from premiers to exclude Mexico from a trilateral trade deal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirms ties but agrees concerns over Chinese investments in Mexico must be addressed.
“Mexico was a solid partner in advancing the priorities of Canadians, the priorities and interests of workers across North America” during its previous negotiation with Canada and the United States, Trudeau said during a press conference at the closing of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ meeting in Peru on Nov. 16.
“There are concerns around the level of Chinese investment in Mexico that I think need to be addressed, but I am hopeful that we’re going to be able to work constructively over the coming months and perhaps years to ensure that North America remains an advantageous place for North Americans, for our workers, for our middle class, and creates real growth.”…