So the idea that the United States would have a word to say in the sovereign decision of Canada to enter into a free trade agreement with another reliable trading partner, obviously wasn't something that we were prepared to consider.
Commenting on U.S. demands during trade negotiations.
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Our first priority remains on protecting and supporting Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses from these unjustified actions.
The American government decided to apply a series of tariffs that violated a free-trade agreement that this administration signed six years ago.
When the U.S. is ready to engage, our government will work in good faith and constructively towards a more secure mutually beneficial trading relationship that fully respects Canadian sovereignty.
We look forward to further constructive U.S. clarifications on their other positions which would create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canadian sovereignty.
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