Lobbyists mobilize to remind U.S.: shutting out Canada means hurting Americans

‘We’re going to hear a lot more about Buy America in the coming months,’ says one trade group rep.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to tear up the NAFTA, if it can't be improved, and protect American workers have caused concern among manufacturers and others who trade or build throughout North America.Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

November 16, 2016

Canada’s pro-trade lobbyists are getting ready to play defence following the election of future president and NAFTA-basher Donald Trump. Industry associations are already in talks with United States allies and Canadian official...

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