A top trade official in the Trump administration said the U.S. and Canadian economies are not entirely compatible, as the two countries pursue different trade strategies.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer made the comments during testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on April 22.
While discussing the topic of Mexico taking steps to protect its market from certain goods coming from countries like China and Vietnam, Greer was asked in committee whether Canada is taking similar steps.
Canada has done a “little bit” on steel, Greer said, while adding that Ottawa aims to sign more trade agreements with other countries….