‘Unpredictable’ second Trump term requires smoothing out trade irritants with U.S., say lobbyists and advocates

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement, which is set for review in 2026.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the re-establishment of the Cabinet Committee on Canada U.S. Relations on Nov. 7, following the re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on Nov. 5.The Hill TImes photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

November 18, 2024

A second Donald Trump presidency in the United States could be unpredictable, say lobbyists and industry representatives who argue Ottawa needs to focus on what Canada can control, such as reducing “trade irritants."

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