“In any trade negotiation, there comes a point when countries articulate their red lines and hold firm to them. Canada has reached that point in these discussions, and the conditions – in my experience, because I’m not at the table – for resuming productive and fruitful talks will require the United States to have a full understanding, appreciation and respect for those red lines.”
“The main message that people in the United States need to understand is Canada will not accept a deal that tanks our steel industry, or tanks our auto sector, and nor should we,” said Kirsten Hillman, the former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. The erosion of these industries would also lead to a loss of jobs in the U.S. because sectors in both countries are so interconnected.
Kirsten Hillman served as ambassador and acting ambassador to the U.S. for more than six years and five months, ending in February.
Steven Chase & Adrian Morrow in the Globe and Mail: ‘It may be months’ before Canada, U.S. return to negotiating table, former ambassador says