Ontario Leaders Criticize Mexico's Trade Role

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has proposed removing Mexico from the North American Free Trade Agreement due to concerns that it acts as a 'backdoor' for Chinese imports into Canada and the U.S. Ford insists that Mexico must align its tariffs on Chinese goods with those of the U.S. and Canada to maintain its position in the trade agreement. This stance was elaborated by Ontario's Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli, who confirmed the seriousness of the proposal. The Premier argues that if Mexico does not comply, it should not enjoy the benefits of access to the North American market. Additionally, reactions include a response from Canada’s largest union regarding Ottawa's decision to mandate a return to work at ports and to resolve disputes through arbitration.